Linanthus latisectus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latisectus
ID:
1221687
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.Buxton
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Madroño 41(3): 178. 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221025
Common Names
- Linanthus latisectus
- Latisect Linanthus
- Broad-Sect Linanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linanthus latisectus (also called Broad-segmented Linanthus, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry and sunny grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus latisectus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Linanthus latisectus is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linanthus latisectus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Linanthus latisectus
Linanthus latisectus is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It can be found in moist, evergreen forests.
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-50007031: Based on the initial data import
Eva G. Buxton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Buxton' in the authors string.