Phacelia sonoitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonoitensis
ID:
508443
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.P.McLaughlin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 46 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507775
Common Names
- Phacelia sonoitensis
- Sonoitensis Phacelia
- Phacelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phacelia sonoitensis (also called 'Sonoran Phacelia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue-purple flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelia sonoitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phacelia sonoitensis is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phacelia sonoitensis is an annual native to the southwestern United States. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers a dry environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a dry environment to ensure germination.
Where to Find Phacelia sonoitensis
Phacelia sonoitensis can be found in the tropical regions of Mexico and Guatemala.
Phacelia sonoitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelia sonoitensis?
Phacelia sonoitensis
What is the natural habitat of Phacelia sonoitensis?
It is native to Sonora, Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Phacelia sonoitensis?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, blue flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
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
Steven Paul McLaughlin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.McLaughlin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445892-2: Based on the initial data import