Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bolanius
ID:
1596762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Straw

Source:

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 15: 62 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048485



Common Names

  • Penstemon Bolanius
  • Bolan's Penstemon
  • Bolan Penstemon


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Description

Penstemon bolanius (also called Bolan's Penstemon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon bolanius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon bolanius has white to pale lavender flowers with a tubular shape and five lobes. Its seeds are small, brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon bolanius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Penstemon bolanius

Penstemon bolanius can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Penstemon bolanius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon bolanius?

Penstemon bolanius

What is the common name of Penstemon bolanius?

Bolanius Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon bolanius?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Penstemon genus

Penstemon brevisepalus, Penstemon franklinii, Penstemon schaffneri, Penstemon saltarius, Penstemon moronensis, Penstemon inflatus, Penstemon pseudoparvus, Penstemon oklahomensis, Penstemon nitidus, Penstemon campanulatus, Penstemon tubiflorus, Penstemon vizcainensis, Penstemon vulcanellus, Penstemon gormanii, Penstemon gracilis, Penstemon gentianoides, Penstemon xylus, Penstemon superbus, Penstemon griffinii, Penstemon metcalfei, Penstemon wendtiorum, Penstemon dubius, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon ambiguus, Penstemon angustifolius, Penstemon auriberbis, Penstemon buckleyi, Penstemon clutei, Penstemon cobaea, Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon glaber, Penstemon haydenii, Penstemon jamesii, Penstemon laxiflorus, Penstemon pallidus, Penstemon procerus, Penstemon serrulatus, Penstemon tubaeflorus, Penstemon virens, Penstemon imberbis, Penstemon abietinus, Penstemon acaulis, Penstemon acuminatus, Penstemon alamosensis, Penstemon albertinus, Penstemon albomarginatus, Penstemon anguineus, Penstemon arenarius, Penstemon arenicola,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187211-2: 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].