Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
maculatum
ID:
1276863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Böhle & Hilger

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Taxon 49: 744 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276201



Common Names

  • Pontechium maculatum
  • Spotted Pontechium
  • Spotted False Foxglove


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Description

Pontechium maculatum (also called Spotted Pontechium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pontechium maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pontechium maculatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pontechium maculatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Pontechium maculatum

Pontechium maculatum can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pontechium maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pontechium maculatum?

Pontechium maculatum

What is the common name of Pontechium maculatum?

Spotted Pontechium

Where is Pontechium maculatum native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Pontechium genus

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-50287126: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hartmut H. Hilger (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilger' in the authors string.
Uta-Regina Böhle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Böhle' in the authors string.