Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
532735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Kleeb. ex Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 262 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532067



Common Names

  • Amsinckia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Amsinckia
  • Large-flowered Fiddleneck


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Description

Amsinckia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Amsinckia grandiflora is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Amsinckia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amsinckia grandiflora?

Amsinckia grandiflora

What is the common name of Amsinckia grandiflora?

Grandiflora

What are the characteristics of Amsinckia grandiflora?

Amsinckia grandiflora 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-2634980: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
George Reinhard Kleeberger (b.1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kleeb.' in the authors string.