Loeseliastrum schottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schottii
ID:
1100623
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) Timbrook
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Madroño 33: 172 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099961
Common Names
- Schottii Loeseliastrum
- Schott's Loeseliastrum
- Desert Phlox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loeseliastrum schottii (also called Schott's Loeseliastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Loeseliastrum schottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeseliastrum schottii has small, bell-shaped flowers that are typically white or yellow in color. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loeseliastrum schottii is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Loeseliastrum schottii
Loeseliastrum schottii can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Loeseliastrum genus
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-25800896: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
S. Timbrook: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timbrook' in the authors string.