Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 128 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614987
Common Names
- Diversifolia Collomia
- Diversifolia Twin-flowered Collomia
- Diversifolia Twin-flowered Trumpet
Synonyms
- Navarretia diversifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Collomia diversifolia (also called Variable-leaf Collomia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a slender stem with an inflorescence of bright yellow flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to the Great Plains. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Collomia diversifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Collomia diversifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Collomia diversifolia 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 diversifolia
Collomia diversifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Collomia diversifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collomia diversifolia?
Collomia diversifolia
What is the common name of Collomia diversifolia?
Diverse-leaved Collomia
What type of plant is Collomia diversifolia?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Collomia genus
Collomia biflora,
Collomia debilis,
Collomia diversifolia,
Collomia grandiflora,
Collomia heterophylla,
Collomia larsenii,
Collomia linearis,
Collomia macrocalyx,
Collomia mazama,
Collomia rawsoniana,
Collomia renacta,
Collomia tenella,
Collomia tinctoria,
Collomia tracyi,
Collomia wilkenii,
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,