Tiquilia nuttallii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuttallii
ID:
1216296
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) A.T.Richardson
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Sida 6: 236 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215634
Common Names
- Tiquilia nuttallii
- Nuttall's Tiquilia
- Nuttall's Tiquilia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiquilia nuttallii (also called Nuttall's Tiquilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall, with a woody base. It is native to the tropical regions of North America. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tiquilia nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiquilia nuttallii are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiquilia nuttallii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, but can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much in the way of fertilization or pruning.
Where to Find Tiquilia nuttallii
Tiquilia nuttallii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Species in the Tiquilia genus
Tiquilia litoralis, Tiquilia canescens, Tiquilia conspicua, Tiquilia cuspidata, Tiquilia elongata, Tiquilia ferreyrae, Tiquilia gossypina, Tiquilia grandiflora, Tiquilia greggii, Tiquilia hispidissima, Tiquilia hunteri, Tiquilia latior, Tiquilia mexicana, Tiquilia palmeri, Tiquilia paronychioides, Tiquilia plicata, Tiquilia simulans, Tiquilia tacnensis, Tiquilia turneri, Tiquilia dichotoma, Tiquilia tuberculata, Tiquilia atacamensis, Tiquilia nuttallii, Tiquilia nesiotica, Tiquilia darwinii, Tiquilia fusca, Tiquilia galapagoa, Tiquilia purpusii,
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-4001864: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Alfred Thomas Richardson (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Richardson' in the authors string.