Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
quickii
ID:
1067420

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 3: 140 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066758



Common Names

  • Phacelia quickii
  • Quickii Phacelia
  • Quickii Phacelia Plant


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Description

Phacelia quickii (also called Quick's Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white to purple bell-shaped flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to California and is found in dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grassland, and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia quickii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a bee forage plant. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia quickii is a small, bell-shaped, blue-violet flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia quickii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Phacelia quickii

Phacelia quickii can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in California and Arizona.

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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