Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
amplectens
ID:
1263760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Benth. ex DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 320 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263098



Common Names

  • Amplectens Loeselia
  • Amplectens False Flax
  • Amplectens False Flax


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Description

Loeselia amplectens (also called 'Clinging Loeselia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loeselia amplectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeselia amplectens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeselia amplectens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Loeselia amplectens

Loeselia amplectens is native to Mexico and can be found in areas with dry climates, such as the Chihuahuan Desert.

Loeselia amplectens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeselia amplectens?

Loeselia amplectens

What is the common name of Loeselia amplectens?

Clasping Loeselia

What is the natural habitat of Loeselia amplectens?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons

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-50206028: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.