Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
615691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 126 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615023



Common Names

  • Linearis Collomia
  • Linearis Twin-flowered Collomia
  • Linearis Twin-flowered Trumpet


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Synonyms

  • Navarretia stenosiphon Kuntze [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii lateritia (D.Don ex Sweet) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia cavanillesii stenosiphon (Kunze) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia lanceolata Greene ex Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia lateritia D.Don [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis boulderensis Daniels [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis boulderensis (Daniels) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis congesta Lunell [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis congesta (Lunell) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis humilis Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis humilis (Brand) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis lanceolata Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis lateritia (D.Don ex Sweet) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis picta Lunell [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis picta (Lunell) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis stenosiphon (Kunze) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia linearis subulata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora congesta (Lunell) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora humilis (Brand) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora lanceolata Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia parviflora picta (Lunell) Wherry [unknown]
  • Collomia stenosiphon Kunze [unknown]
  • Collomia tinctoria subulata (A.Gray) Brand [unknown]
  • Collomia tinctoria subulata (A.Gray) Wherry [unknown]
  • Gilia linearis (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gilia linearis subulata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hoitzia linearis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Navarretia linearis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Collomia linearis (also called Linear-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 linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collomia linearis has white or pale pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collomia linearis 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 linearis

Collomia linearis can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Collomia linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collomia linearis?

Collomia linearis

What is the common name of Collomia linearis?

Linear-leaved Collomia

What type of plant is Collomia linearis?

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