Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
austrotexana
ID:
1042550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.A.Moyer) B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 21: 1 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041888



Common Names

  • Phacelia austrotexana
  • Texas Phacelia
  • Texas Scorpion-Weed


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Description

Phacelia austrotexana (also called Texas Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Texas, USA. It is found in grasslands, at elevations of 600–1,500 metres (2,000–4,900 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia austrotexana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phacelia austrotexana has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia austrotexana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Phacelia austrotexana

Phacelia austrotexana is native to Texas and can be found in the Edwards Plateau region.

Species in the Phacelia genus

Phacelia welshii, Phacelia vossii, Phacelia zaragozana, Phacelia tanacetifolia, Phacelia capitata, Phacelia bombycina, Phacelia cronquistiana, Phacelia altotonga, Phacelia amabilis, Phacelia mammillarensis, Phacelia mollis, Phacelia sanzinii, Phacelia ramosissima, Phacelia secunda, Phacelia potosina, Phacelia gilioides, Phacelia gentryi, Phacelia insularis, Phacelia incana, Phacelia lyallii, Phacelia lenta, Phacelia hirtuosa, Phacelia sivinskii, Phacelia cottamii, Phacelia argylensis, Phacelia sonoitensis, Phacelia buell-vivariensis, Phacelia cloudcroftensis, Phacelia furnissii, Phacelia higginsii, Phacelia hughesii, Phacelia pinkavae, Phacelia hubbyi, Phacelia austrotexana, Phacelia arizonica, Phacelia franklinii, Phacelia adenophora, Phacelia cephalotes, Phacelia dubia, Phacelia lutea, Phacelia ranunculacea, Phacelia sericea, Phacelia artemisioides, Phacelia nana, Phacelia affinis, Phacelia alba, Phacelia anelsonii, Phacelia argillacea, Phacelia austromontana, Phacelia barnebyana,

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 tro-100373696: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Jennifer Ann Moyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Moyer' in the authors string.