Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
bicornuta
ID:
832565

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(Suppl. 1): 395 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831900



Common Names

  • Downingia Bicornuta
  • Two-Horned Downingia
  • Two-Horned False Asphodel


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Description

Downingia bicornuta (also called Two-horned Downingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It grows in moist and shady places, and has long, narrow leaves and small blue flowers that have two horns.

Uses & Benefits

Downingia bicornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Downingia bicornuta has small, white, two-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Downingia bicornuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Downingia bicornuta

Downingia bicornuta can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Downingia bicornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Downingia bicornuta?

Downingia bicornuta

What is the natural habitat of Downingia bicornuta?

Freshwater lakes and rivers

What is the conservation status of Downingia bicornuta?

Least Concern

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-369125: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.