Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
mariposianus
ID:
1285573

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


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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.

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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

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,

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