Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bartsiifolia
ID:
615534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 318 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614866



Common Names

  • Collinsia bartsiifolia
  • Bartsia-leaved Collinsia
  • Collinsia bartsiifolia


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Description

Collinsia bartsiifolia (also called Bartsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white to lavender flowers with a yellow center. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia bartsiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Collinsia bartsiifolia var. davidsonii (Parish) Newsom
Collinsia bartsiifolia var. hirsuta (Kellogg) Pennell
Collinsia bartsiifolia var. stricta (Greene) Newsom
Collinsia bartsiifolia var. bartsiifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collinsia bartsiifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia bartsiifolia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Collinsia bartsiifolia

Collinsia bartsiifolia is found in open woodlands in North America.

Collinsia bartsiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia bartsiifolia?

Collinsia bartsiifolia

What type of plant is Collinsia bartsiifolia?

A herb

Where is Collinsia bartsiifolia found?

North America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801609-1: 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].