Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
615627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 72 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614959



Common Names

  • Biflora Collomia
  • Biflora Twin-flowered Collomia
  • Biflora Twin-flowered Trumpet


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Synonyms

  • Navarretia erythraeodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Navarretia biflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phlox linearis Cav. [unknown]
  • Polemonium biflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phlox biflora Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Collomia biflora erythaeoides Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia biflora lateritia Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia biflora soehrensii Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii coccinea (Lehm. ex Benth.) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii soehrensii (Phil.) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii unidentata (Bertero ex Colla) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia coccinea Lehm. [unknown]
  • Collomia erythraeoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis Phil. [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis coccinea (Lehm. ex Benth.) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis soehrensii (Phil.) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis unidentata (Bertero ex Colla) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora Hook. [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora boulderensis (Daniels) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia soehrensi Phil. [unknown]
  • Gilia biflora J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Collomia biflora (also called Twin-flowered Collomia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Collomia biflora is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive blue flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collomia biflora has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collomia biflora is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Collomia biflora

Collomia biflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Nebraska.

Collomia biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collomia biflora?

Collomia biflora

What is the common name of Collomia biflora?

Twin-flowered Collomia

What type of plant is Collomia biflora?

Herbaceous annual

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731165: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.