Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
476130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 52 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475462



Common Names

  • Penstemon gracilis
  • Slender Penstemon
  • Gracilis Penstemon


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Synonyms

  • Penstemon gracilis gracilis [unknown]

Description

Penstemon gracilis (also called Gracilis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has opposite leaves and white flowers with yellow-orange centers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon gracilis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon gracilis is a bell-shaped bloom with a white or pinkish-purple hue. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon gracilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of clumps or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C and can be pruned in late winter to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Penstemon gracilis

Penstemon gracilis can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.

Penstemon gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon gracilis?

Penstemon gracilis

What is the common name of Penstemon gracilis?

Penstemon gracilis

Where is Penstemon gracilis found?

Penstemon gracilis is found in western North America.

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808122-1: 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].