Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
532809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 211 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532141



Common Names

  • Margined Amsinckia
  • Margined Tansy Mustard
  • Margined Tansy Mustard


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Description

Amsinckia marginata (also called Margined 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 marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsinckia marginata has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amsinckia marginata is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring, and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Amsinckia marginata

Amsinckia marginata can be found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Amsinckia marginata FAQ

What are the common names of Amsinckia marginata?

Common names of Amsinckia marginata include African wild grass, African rush, and African grass.

What is the growth rate of Amsinckia marginata?

Amsinckia marginata has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Amsinckia marginata?

The lifespan of Amsinckia marginata is up to 10 years.

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,

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