Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guymer) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 329 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748636
Common Names
- Androcalva pearnii
- Pearn's False Foxglove
- Pearnii False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Commersonia pearnii Guymer [unknown]
Description
Androcalva pearnii (also called Pearn's False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It is found in dry, open woodlands, from British Columbia to California.
Uses & Benefits
Androcalva pearnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Androcalva pearnii is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Androcalva pearnii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Androcalva pearnii
Androcalva pearnii is native to India.
Androcalva pearnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androcalva pearnii?
Androcalva pearnii
What is the natural habitat of Androcalva pearnii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What are the common uses of Androcalva pearnii?
Medicinal and ornamental purposes
Species in the Androcalva genus
Androcalva inglewoodensis,
Androcalva incilis,
Androcalva gaudichaudii,
Androcalva fragifolia,
Androcalva johnsonii,
Androcalva cuneata,
Androcalva crispa,
Androcalva argentea,
Androcalva bivillosa,
Androcalva beeronensis,
Androcalva fraseri,
Androcalva leiperi,
Androcalva leichhardtii,
Androcalva lachna,
Androcalva aphrix,
Androcalva adenothalia,
Androcalva viscidula,
Androcalva tatei,
Androcalva rossii,
Androcalva pearnii,
Androcalva perlaria,
Androcalva pedleyi,
Androcalva multiloba,
Androcalva microphylla,
Androcalva melanopetala,
Androcalva luteiflora,
Androcalva loxophylla,
Androcalva perkinsiana,
Androcalva stowardii,
Androcalva reticulata,
Androcalva rosea,
Androcalva pulchella,
Androcalva procumbens,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,