Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
466218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 31: 113 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465550



Common Names

  • Phacelia insularis
  • Insularis Phacelia
  • Insularis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Phacelia divaricata insularis (Munz) Munz [unknown]
  • Phacelia curvipes insularis (Munz) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Phacelia insularis insularis [unknown]

Description

Phacelia insularis (also called Insularis Phacelia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phacelia insularis var. continentis J.T.Howell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia insularis is a bright blue, five-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia insularis is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10. It can be propagated by seed. Plant seeds in well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Provide full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Phacelia insularis

Phacelia insularis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Phacelia insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia insularis?

Phacelia insularis

What are the common names of Phacelia insularis?

Common names of Phacelia insularis include island phacelia and island scorpionweed.

What are the growth requirements of Phacelia insularis?

Phacelia insularis prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

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,

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