Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kralii
ID:
1323488

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Estes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 1 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335942



Common Names

  • Penstemon Kralii
  • Kralii Penstemon
  • Penstemon


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Description

Penstemon kralii (also called 'Kral's penstemon', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a soft, succulent stem. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon kralii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Penstemon kralii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon kralii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Penstemon kralii

Penstemon kralii is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in the mountains of the United States.

Penstemon kralii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon kralii?

Penstemon kralii

What is the common name of Penstemon kralii?

Kral's Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon kralii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Dwayne Estes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Estes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128955-1: 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].