Ipomopsis polyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
1100297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) V.E.Grant
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Aliso 3: 357 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099635
Common Names
- Ipomopsis
- Polyantha
- Many-Flowered Ipomopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ipomopsis polyantha (also called Many-flowered Ipomopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are linear and narrow. It prefers dry, sandy soils with full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomopsis polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomopsis polyantha has small, tubular, pinkish-purple flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ipomopsis polyantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Ipomopsis polyantha
Ipomopsis polyantha can be found in the temperate grasslands of North America.
Species in the Ipomopsis genus
Ipomopsis effusa, Ipomopsis gossypifera, Ipomopsis sancti-spiritus, Ipomopsis ramosa, Ipomopsis globularis, Ipomopsis longiflora, Ipomopsis multiflora, Ipomopsis pumila, Ipomopsis aggregata, Ipomopsis congesta, Ipomopsis gunnisonii, Ipomopsis laxiflora, Ipomopsis macombii, Ipomopsis polyantha, Ipomopsis polycladon, Ipomopsis roseata, Ipomopsis rubra, Ipomopsis spicata, Ipomopsis tenuifolia, Ipomopsis tenuituba, Ipomopsis thurberi, Ipomopsis wrightii, Ipomopsis arizonica, Ipomopsis pinnata, Ipomopsis macrosiphon, Ipomopsis guttata, Ipomopsis wendtii,
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 tro-25800227: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Verne Grant (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.E.Grant' in the authors string.