Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pit.) Yousefi & Zarre
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 461 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346469
Common Names
- Nanorrhinum urbani
- Nanorrhinum urbani Plant
- Nanorrhinum urbani Flower
Description
Nanorrhinum urbani (also called Urbani's Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nanorrhinum urbani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nanorrhinum urbani has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nanorrhinum urbani is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nanorrhinum urbani
Nanorrhinum urbani is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.
Nanorrhinum urbani FAQ
What type of plant is Nanorrhinum urbani?
Nanorrhinum urbani is a species of perennial herb.
Where is Nanorrhinum urbani found?
Nanorrhinum urbani is found in the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Nanorrhinum urbani?
Nanorrhinum urbani is a low-growing herb with narrow, pointed leaves and small white flowers.
Species in the Nanorrhinum genus
Nanorrhinum acerbianum,
Nanorrhinum asparagoides,
Nanorrhinum azraqense,
Nanorrhinum hastatum,
Nanorrhinum webbianum,
Nanorrhinum stenanthum,
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum,
Nanorrhinum macilentum,
Nanorrhinum kuriense,
Nanorrhinum heterophyllum,
Nanorrhinum elegans,
Nanorrhinum dichondrifolium,
Nanorrhinum bentii,
Nanorrhinum incanum,
Nanorrhinum woodii,
Nanorrhinum roseiflorum,
Nanorrhinum monodianum,
Nanorrhinum campyloceras,
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum,
Nanorrhinum chasmophyticum,
Nanorrhinum baluchestanicum,
Nanorrhinum cabulicum,
Nanorrhinum ovatum,
Nanorrhinum petranum,
Nanorrhinum judaicum,
Nanorrhinum scariosepalum,
Nanorrhinum scoparium,
Nanorrhinum sagittatum,
Nanorrhinum urbani,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
Nafiseh Yousefi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yousefi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157470-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].