Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
1287532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Chapm. ex Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1061 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286870





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Description

Penstemon multiflorus (also called Many-flowered Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with blue-violet, tubular flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon multiflorus is a species of fern commonly known as the many-flowered penstemon. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an interior decoration. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon multiflorus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon multiflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in full sun with well-drained soils.

Where to Find Penstemon multiflorus

Penstemon multiflorus can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Penstemon multiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon multiflorus?

Penstemon multiflorus

What are the common names of Penstemon multiflorus?

Many-flowered Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon multiflorus?

Dry hillsides, chaparral, 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187512-2: 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].