Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Brand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 227 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721231
Common Names
- Campanulate Hesperochiron
- Bluebell Hesperochiron
- Bell-Flower Hesperochiron
Description
Hesperochiron campanulatus (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in moist meadows and along streams. It is an annual or biennial plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperochiron campanulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperochiron campanulatus has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperochiron campanulatus is a perennial herb native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Hesperochiron campanulatus
Hesperochiron campanulatus is native to North America and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Hesperochiron campanulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperochiron campanulatus?
Hesperochiron campanulatus
What are the characteristics of Hesperochiron campanulatus?
Hesperochiron campanulatus is an herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small white or pink flowers.
Where is Hesperochiron campanulatus found?
Hesperochiron campanulatus is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Hesperochiron genus
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,