Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
vossii
ID:
465655

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Atwood

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 74: 462 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464987



Common Names

  • Phacelia vossii
  • Voss's Phacelia
  • Voss's Scorpionweed


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Description

Phacelia vossii (also called 'Voss's Phacelia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia vossii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Phacelia vossii flower has 5 petals and is usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia vossii is a small annual plant that grows up to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) tall. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Phacelia vossii

Phacelia vossii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Phacelia vossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia vossii?

Phacelia vossii

What is the common name of Phacelia vossii?

Voss's Phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia vossii?

Grasslands and scrublands of Central and South America

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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