Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1270744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Constance

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 168: 18 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270082



Common Names

  • Pulcherrima Phacelia
  • Pulcherrima Locoweed
  • Pulcherrima Milkvetch


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Description

Phacelia pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Hydrophyllaceae family. It is native to North America, where it is found in the temperate regions of California and Oregon. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia pulcherrima is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phacelia pulcherrima has white to pinkish flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia pulcherrima is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Phacelia pulcherrima

Phacelia pulcherrima is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas. It is found in dry, open areas.

Phacelia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia pulcherrima?

Phacelia pulcherrima

What is the common name of Phacelia pulcherrima?

Scarlet Phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia pulcherrima?

It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Idaho and Montana.

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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