Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
petrophila
ID:
1139020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coville & C.V.Morton) Elisens

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 5: 54 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138358



Common Names

  • Holmgrenanthe petrophila
  • Rock-loving Holmgrenanthe
  • Rock-loving Holmgrenanthe


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Description

Holmgrenanthe petrophila (also called Rock-loving Holmgrenanthe, among many other common names) is an erect perennial herb with white to pink flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, rocky, open sites.

Uses & Benefits

Holmgrenanthe petrophila is an attractive ornamental plant with a variety of uses in landscaping. It is often used as a border plant, or as a ground cover in rock gardens. It can also be used as an accent plant in containers or planters. Its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holmgrenanthe petrophila has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Holmgrenanthe petrophila

Holmgrenanthe petrophila can be found in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Species in the Holmgrenanthe 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

Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Wayne J. Elisens (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elisens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278231-2: 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].