Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
444863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Wherry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Aliso 5: 10 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444195



Common Names

  • Linanthus watsonii
  • Linanthus watsonii
  • Linanthus watsonii


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Description

Linanthus watsonii (also called Watson's Linanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm (4 in). Its leaves are linear, narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Linanthus watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linanthus watsonii sub. laccolithicus J.M.Porter & R.Patt.
Linanthus watsonii sub. dolomiticus J.M.Porter & R.Patt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linanthus watsonii has white to pinkish-purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linanthus watsonii is a low-growing, spreading annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant requires minimal care.

Where to Find Linanthus watsonii

Linanthus watsonii is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Linanthus watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linanthus watsonii?

Linanthus watsonii

What is the common name of Linanthus watsonii?

Watson's linanthus

What is the natural habitat of Linanthus watsonii?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edgar Theodore Wherry (1885-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wherry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:689415-1: Based on the initial data import