Linanthus dianthiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dianthiflorus
ID:
1100330
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 254 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099668
Common Names
- Dianthiflorus Linanthus
- Linanthus Dianthiflorus
- Dianthiflorus Linanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linanthus dianthiflorus (also called Sky Blue Star, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, sky blue flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus dianthiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linanthus dianthiflorus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Linanthus dianthiflorus is native to the United States and is found in the western regions of the country, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Species in the Linanthus genus
Linanthus inyoensis, Linanthus harknessii, Linanthus campanulatus, Linanthus californicus, Linanthus caespitosus, Linanthus filiformis, Linanthus glaber, Linanthus watsonii, Linanthus wigginsii, Linanthus uncialis, Linanthus pungens, Linanthus veatchii, Linanthus jaegeri, Linanthus arenicola, Linanthus bellus, Linanthus bigelovii, Linanthus concinnus, Linanthus demissus, Linanthus dianthiflorus, Linanthus dichotomus, Linanthus grandiflorus, Linanthus jonesii, Linanthus killipii, Linanthus liniflorus, Linanthus orcuttii, Linanthus parryae, Linanthus latisectus, Linanthus graciosus, Linanthus mohavensis, Linanthus dactylophyllum, Linanthus bernardinus, Linanthus maricopensis,
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-25800273: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.