Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
532665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moris) Chater

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 380 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531997



Common Names

  • Calycina Amsinckia
  • Calycina Amsinckia Moss
  • Calycina Amsinckia


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Description

Amsinckia calycina (also called Calyx Amsinckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Amsinckia calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amsinckia calycina is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amsinckia calycina is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Amsinckia calycina

Amsinckia calycina can be found in the western United States and Canada, from California to British Columbia and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Amsinckia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amsinckia calycina?

Amsinckia calycina

What is the common name of Amsinckia calycina?

Calycina

What are the characteristics of Amsinckia calycina?

Amsinckia calycina is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634917: Based on the initial data import
Giuseppe Giacinto Moris (1796-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moris' in the authors string.
Arthur Oliver Chater (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chater' in the authors string.