Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
plebeius
ID:
1243702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 77 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243040

Common Names

  • Plagiobothrys plebeius
  • Common Popcornflower
  • Common Popcorn-flower

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Description

Plagiobothrys plebeius (also called Common Popcornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys plebeius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiobothrys plebeius has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys plebeius is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide in spring or autumn and replant in moist soil.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys plebeius

Plagiobothrys plebeius is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Plagiobothrys plebeius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys plebeius?

Plagiobothrys plebeius

What is the common name of Plagiobothrys plebeius?

Plebeian Popcorn Flower

What is the habitat of Plagiobothrys plebeius?

It is found in dry, open, rocky places

Species in the Plagiobothrys genus

Plagiobothrys lithocaryus, Plagiobothrys hystriculus, Plagiobothrys hirtus, Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus, Plagiobothrys plurisepalus, Plagiobothrys orthostatus, Plagiobothrys myosotoides, Plagiobothrys australasicus, Plagiobothrys glaber, Plagiobothrys tenellus, Plagiobothrys tenuifolius, Plagiobothrys figuratus, Plagiobothrys calandrinioides, Plagiobothrys scouleri, Plagiobothrys congestus, Plagiobothrys macbridei, Plagiobothrys uncinatus, Plagiobothrys gracilis, Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus, Plagiobothrys arizonicus, Plagiobothrys austinae, Plagiobothrys bracteatus, Plagiobothrys canescens, Plagiobothrys chorisianus, Plagiobothrys distantiflorus, Plagiobothrys fulvus, Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus, Plagiobothrys greenei, Plagiobothrys hispidus, Plagiobothrys humistratus, Plagiobothrys infectivus, Plagiobothrys jonesii, Plagiobothrys tener, Plagiobothrys torreyi, Plagiobothrys trachycarpus, Plagiobothrys undulatus, Plagiobothrys humilis, Plagiobothrys leptocladus, Plagiobothrys mollis, Plagiobothrys nothofulvus, Plagiobothrys orientalis, Plagiobothrys armeriifolius, Plagiobothrys collinus, Plagiobothrys corymbosus, Plagiobothrys germaini, Plagiobothrys oppositifolius, Plagiobothrys polycaulis, Plagiobothrys pratensis, Plagiobothrys procumbens, Plagiobothrys pulchellus,

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 tro-50122023: Based on the initial data import
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.