Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Heller
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 2: 231 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284911
Common Names
- Leptosiphon mariposianus
- Mariposa Leptosiphon
- Mariposa Linanthus
Description
Leptosiphon mariposianus (also called Mariposa Leptosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Leptosiphon mariposianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptosiphon mariposianus has small, yellow flowers with red centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptosiphon mariposianus is a species of flowering plant native to California. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Leptosiphon mariposianus
Leptosiphon mariposianus is native to North America and can be found in temperate and subtropical moist montane forests.
Leptosiphon mariposianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptosiphon mariposianus?
Leptosiphon mariposianus
What is the common name of Leptosiphon mariposianus?
Mariposa Phlox
What is the natural habitat of Leptosiphon mariposianus?
It is native to California and is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Leptosiphon genus
Leptosiphon montanus,
Leptosiphon rosaceus,
Leptosiphon minimus,
Leptosiphon parviflorus,
Leptosiphon grandiflorus,
Leptosiphon androsaceus,
Leptosiphon mariposianus,
Leptosiphon ambiguus,
Leptosiphon aureus,
Leptosiphon bolanderi,
Leptosiphon breviculus,
Leptosiphon ciliatus,
Leptosiphon acicularis,
Leptosiphon filipes,
Leptosiphon croceus,
Leptosiphon floribundus,
Leptosiphon jamauensis,
Leptosiphon jepsonii,
Leptosiphon latisectus,
Leptosiphon laxus,
Leptosiphon lemmonii,
Leptosiphon liniflorus,
Leptosiphon melingii,
Leptosiphon nudatus,
Leptosiphon nuttallii,
Leptosiphon oblanceolatus,
Leptosiphon pachyphyllus,
Leptosiphon pusillus,
Leptosiphon pygmaeus,
Leptosiphon rattanii,
Leptosiphon septentrionalis,
Leptosiphon serrulatus,
Leptosiphon chrysanthus,
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,