Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
532939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 370 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532271



Common Names

  • Vernicose Amsinckia
  • Vernicose Tansy Mustard
  • Vernicose Tansy Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Amsinckia carnosa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Amsinckia glauca Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia vernicosa vernicosa [unknown]
  • Benthamia carnosa (M.E.Jones) Druce [unknown]
  • Benthamia vernicosa (Hook. & Arn.) Druce [unknown]

Description

Amsinckia vernicosa (also called Shiny Fiddleneck, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, chaparral, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amsinckia vernicosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas with high erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amsinckia vernicosa var. furcata (Suksd.) Hoover ex Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsinckia vernicosa 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 vernicosa 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 vernicosa

Amsinckia vernicosa is native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to California and east to Montana. It can be found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Amsinckia vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amsinckia vernicosa?

Amsinckia vernicosa

What are the common names of Amsinckia vernicosa?

Tiny Fiddleneck, Vernicose Fiddleneck

How big does Amsinckia vernicosa grow?

Amsinckia vernicosa can grow up to 30 cm in height

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-2635164: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.