Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
466163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex Lehm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 2: 21 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465495



Common Names

  • Ramosissima
  • Phacelia
  • Ramosissima


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Synonyms

  • Phacelia polystachya Greene [unknown]
  • Phacelia fastigiata Greene [unknown]
  • Phacelia bifurca Greene [unknown]
  • Phacelia ramosissima ramosissima [unknown]
  • Phacelia subsinuata Greene [unknown]
  • Phacelia decumbens Greene [unknown]

Description

Phacelia ramosissima (also called Ramosissima Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It is found in the tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests of the region, growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phacelia ramosissima var. latifolia (Torr.) Cronquist
Phacelia ramosissima var. subsinuata (Greene) J.F.Macbr.
Phacelia ramosissima for. decumbens (Greene) Brand
Phacelia ramosissima var. cinerea (Eastw.) Jeps.
Phacelia ramosissima var. austrolitoralis Munz
Phacelia ramosissima var. eremophila (Greene) J.F.Macbr.
Phacelia ramosissima var. montereyensis Munz
Phacelia ramosissima var. subglabra M.Peck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia ramosissima 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 ramosissima is a herbaceous perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring and keep moist until germination. Divide clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Phacelia ramosissima

Phacelia ramosissima is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Phacelia ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia ramosissima?

Phacelia ramosissima

What is the common name of Phacelia ramosissima?

Ramose Phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia ramosissima?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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 kew-2530422: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.