Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scarlatina
ID:
523506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herzog) D'Arcy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 770 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522838



Common Names

  • Scarlatina Agalinis
  • Scarlet False Foxglove
  • Scarlet False Foxglove


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Description

Agalinis scarlatina (also called the Scarlet False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is an annual herb with small, red flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis scarlatina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis scarlatina has small, pink, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis scarlatina is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Agalinis scarlatina

Agalinis scarlatina is native to the eastern United States, ranging from New York to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Agalinis scarlatina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis scarlatina?

Agalinis scarlatina

What is the common name of Agalinis scarlatina?

Scarlet false foxglove

What is the habitat of Agalinis scarlatina?

Dry, sandy, open woods, barrens, and roadsides

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

William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6220-2: 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].