Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
wislizeni
ID:
671093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm. ex A.Gray) Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 15: 380 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670425



Common Names

  • Epixiphium wislizeni
  • Wislizeni Epixiphium
  • Wislizeni Epixiphium Plant


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Description

Epixiphium wislizeni (also called Scarlet Trumpet, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red trumpet-shaped flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epixiphium wislizeni is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epixiphium wislizeni has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epixiphium wislizeni is a small, perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Epixiphium wislizeni

Epixiphium wislizeni can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Epixiphium wislizeni FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Epixiphium wislizeni?

Epixiphium wislizeni prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Epixiphium wislizeni?

Epixiphium wislizeni typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the average lifespan of Epixiphium wislizeni?

Epixiphium wislizeni typically lives for 2-3 years.

Species in the Epixiphium genus

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:92880-2: 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].