Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
leptalea
ID:
1255111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) L.A.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 68 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254449



Common Names

  • Navarretia Leptalea
  • Leptalea Navarretia
  • Leptalea Navarretia


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Description

Navarretia leptalea (also called Slender Navarretia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is an herbaceous annual with white flowers and linear leaves. Native to California, it grows in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Navarretia leptalea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Navarretia leptalea sub. bicolor (H.Mason & A.D.Grant) L.A.Johnson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Navarretia leptalea has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Navarretia leptalea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Navarretia leptalea

Navarretia leptalea is native to Mexico.

Navarretia leptalea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Navarretia leptalea?

Navarretia leptalea

What is the common name of Navarretia leptalea?

Leptalea Navarretia

What is the habitat of Navarretia leptalea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Navarretia genus

Navarretia sinistra, Navarretia squarrosa, Navarretia divaricata, Navarretia intertexta, Navarretia helleri, Navarretia saximontana, Navarretia gowenii, Navarretia ojaiensis, Navarretia linearifolia, Navarretia furnissii, Navarretia cotulifolia, Navarretia atractyloides, Navarretia breweri, Navarretia eriocephala, Navarretia filicaulis, Navarretia fossalis, Navarretia hamata, Navarretia heterandra, Navarretia heterodoxa, Navarretia jepsonii, Navarretia leucocephala, Navarretia mellita, Navarretia minima, Navarretia nigelliformis, Navarretia peninsularis, Navarretia prolifera, Navarretia propinqua, Navarretia prostrata, Navarretia pubescens, Navarretia setiloba, Navarretia subuligera, Navarretia tagetina, Navarretia viscidula, Navarretia involucrata, Navarretia myersii, Navarretia californica, Navarretia capillaris, Navarretia rosulata, Navarretia jaredii, Navarretia leptalea, Navarretia modocensis, Navarretia torreyella, Navarretia vividior, Navarretia paradoxiclara, Navarretia paradoxinota, Navarretia crystallina, Navarretia miwukensis,

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-50175081: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.