Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flexicaulis
ID:
749300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hays

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 1 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748633



Common Names

  • Agalinis flexicaulis
  • Flexicaulis False Foxglove
  • Agalinis False Foxglove


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Description

Agalinis flexicaulis (also called Flexible-Stemmed False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to eastern North America. It is found in dry, open woodlands, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis flexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agalinis flexicaulis is pink, and has five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis flexicaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Agalinis flexicaulis

Agalinis flexicaulis is native to North America.

Agalinis flexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis flexicaulis?

Agalinis flexicaulis

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis flexicaulis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Agalinis flexicaulis?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Agalinis genus

Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii, Agalinis pulchella, Agalinis purpurea, Agalinis ramosissima, Agalinis ramulifera, Agalinis reflexidens, Agalinis scarlatina, Agalinis schwackeana, Agalinis setacea,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

John F. Hays: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hays' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113762-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].