Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
peirsonii
ID:
1235141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz & I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 52: 225 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234479



Common Names

  • Peirsonii Penstemon
  • Peirsonii Beardtongue
  • Peirsonii Foxglove


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Description

Penstemon peirsonii (also called Peirson's Penstemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to the western United States. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon peirsonii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon peirsonii is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon peirsonii is a small evergreen shrub native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Penstemon peirsonii

Penstemon peirsonii is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Penstemon peirsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon peirsonii?

Penstemon peirsonii

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon peirsonii?

It is native to the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina.

What is the flowering period of Penstemon peirsonii?

It blooms from October to December.

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

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187656-2: 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].