Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
523516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
New Fl. 2: 64 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522848



Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Agalinis
  • Slender False Foxglove
  • Slender False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Gerardia erecta Walter [unknown]
  • Gerardia tenuifolia parviflora (Nutt.) Pennell [unknown]

Description

Agalinis tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved False Foxglove, and Narrow-leaved False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are linear and opposite. It is native to North America, and it typically grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. 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 early spring or late summer. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Agalinis tenuifolia

Agalinis tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis tenuifolia?

Agalinis tenuifolia

What is the common name of Agalinis tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved false foxglove

What is the habitat of Agalinis tenuifolia?

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30131632-2: 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].