Linanthus graciosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graciosus
ID:
1240245
Status:
valid
Authors:
Milliken
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 2: 59 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239583
Common Names
- Linanthus Graciosus
- Graceful Linanthus
- Graceful-Linanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linanthus graciosus (also called Graceful Linanthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry, rocky areas in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus graciosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linanthus graciosus has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linanthus graciosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Linanthus graciosus
Linanthus graciosus is native to the western United States and Mexico.
Linanthus graciosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linanthus graciosus?
Linanthus graciosus
What is the common name of Linanthus graciosus?
Graceful Linanthus
What is the native range of Linanthus graciosus?
North America
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
Jessie Milliken (1877-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milliken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140426-2: Based on the initial data import