Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
ornatissima
ID:
832590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 80 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831925



Common Names

  • Downingia Ornatissima
  • Very Ornate Downingia
  • Very Ornate False Asphodel


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Description

Downingia ornatissima (also called Ornate 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 an ornate shape.

Uses & Benefits

Downingia ornatissima 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 ornatissima has small, white to lavender flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Downingia ornatissima 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 ornatissima

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

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,

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