Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
polystachya
ID:
1215919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 2: 24 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215257



Common Names

  • Tournefortia polystachya
  • Many-spiked Tournefortia
  • Many-spiked Sea Lavender


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Description

Tournefortia polystachya (also called Many-Flowered Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, rocky, open woods and prairies. The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia polystachya has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia polystachya can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Tournefortia polystachya

Tournefortia polystachya can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Tournefortia polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia polystachya?

Tournefortia polystachya

What is the common name of Tournefortia polystachya?

Many-Stalked Tournefortia

What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia polystachya?

Dry, open forests, woodlands, and grassy slopes

Species in the Tournefortia genus

Tournefortia gardneri, Tournefortia gibberosa, Tournefortia gnaphalodes, Tournefortia gracilipes, Tournefortia glabra, Tournefortia fuliginosa, Tournefortia dracrophylla, Tournefortia foetidissima, Tournefortia elongata, Tournefortia roigii, Tournefortia ramonensis, Tournefortia ovata, Tournefortia rollotii, Tournefortia romeroi, Tournefortia roxburghii, Tournefortia restrepoae, Tournefortia pauciflora, Tournefortia killipii, Tournefortia intonsa, Tournefortia khasiana, Tournefortia hispida, Tournefortia hookeri, Tournefortia heyneana, Tournefortia macrostachya, Tournefortia densiflora, Tournefortia belizensis, Tournefortia bicolor, Tournefortia bojeri, Tournefortia brantii, Tournefortia cuspidata, Tournefortia conocarpa, Tournefortia caracasana, Tournefortia candidula, Tournefortia caribaea, Tournefortia canescens, Tournefortia wightii, Tournefortia walkerae, Tournefortia sibirica, Tournefortia selleana, Tournefortia staminea, Tournefortia smaragdina, Tournefortia scabrida, Tournefortia scabra, Tournefortia trichocalycina, Tournefortia ulei, Tournefortia urceolata, Tournefortia subspicata, Tournefortia subtropica, Tournefortia ternata, Tournefortia brevilobata,

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-4000661: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.