Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
1243184

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 97 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242522



Common Names

  • Pallida Phacelia
  • Phacelia Pallida
  • Pale Phacelia


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Description

Phacelia pallida (also called Pale Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, blue flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phacelia pallida are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia pallida is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in temperate regions of North America. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Phacelia pallida

Phacelia pallida is native to North America and can be found in temperate regions.

Phacelia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia pallida?

Phacelia pallida

What type of plant is Phacelia pallida?

Phacelia pallida is an annual flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia pallida?

Phacelia pallida is native to the western United States.

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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