Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sivinskii
ID:
470766

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Atwood, P.J.Knight & Lowrey

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
W. N. Amer. Naturalist 65: 369 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470098



Common Names

  • Sivinskii Phacelia
  • Phacelia Sivinskii
  • Sivinskii Phacelias


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Description

Phacelia sivinskii (also called Sivinski's Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual species of flowering plant found in dry, rocky habitats in the southwestern United States. It has erect, branching stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia sivinskii is used as a cover crop and for green manure. It is also used as a food crop and for animal fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia sivinskii is blue in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia sivinskii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Phacelia sivinskii

Phacelia sivinskii is native to California.

Phacelia sivinskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia sivinskii?

Phacelia sivinskii

What is the common name of Phacelia sivinskii?

Sivinskii Phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia sivinskii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Timothy K. Lowrey (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrey' in the authors string.
Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.
Paul J. Knight (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Knight' in the authors string.