Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrosiphon
ID:
1100647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kearney & Peebles) V.E.Grant & Wilken

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 17: 687 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099985

Common Names

  • Macrosiphon Ipomopsis
  • Gilia Ipomopsis
  • Skyrocket Ipomopsis

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Description

Ipomopsis macrosiphon (also called Long-Spurred Ipomopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and 1-2 cm long. Its flowers are pink or purple and its fruits are small, globose, and up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomopsis macrosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomopsis macrosiphon has small, tubular flowers that are typically pink or purple in color. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomopsis macrosiphon is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ipomopsis macrosiphon

Ipomopsis macrosiphon can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.

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

Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.
Dieter H. Wilken (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilken' in the authors string.
Robert Hibbs Peebles (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peebles' in the authors string.
Verne Grant (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.E.Grant' in the authors string.