Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
douglasiana
ID:
532709

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 118 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532041



Common Names

  • Amsinckia douglasiana
  • Douglas' Amsinckia
  • Douglas' Fiddleneck


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Description

Amsinckia douglasiana (also called Douglas' 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 douglasiana 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 douglasiana 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 douglasiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Amsinckia douglasiana

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

Amsinckia douglasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amsinckia douglasiana?

Amsinckia douglasiana

What is the common name of Amsinckia douglasiana?

Douglasiana

What are the characteristics of Amsinckia douglasiana?

Amsinckia douglasiana 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,