Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
484773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wherry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Morris Arbor. Monogr. 3: 101 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484105



Common Names

  • Pulchra Phlox
  • Pulchra's Phlox
  • Pulchra's White Phlox


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Synonyms

  • Phlox ovata pulchra Wherry [unknown]

Description

Phlox pulchra (also called 'Beautiful Phlox', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with small pink flowers. It is found in open areas, such as meadows, and in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Phlox pulchra is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlox pulchra is a small, pink, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlox pulchra is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Phlox pulchra

Phlox pulchra is native to the United States.

Phlox pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlox pulchra?

Phlox pulchra

What are the common names of Phlox pulchra?

Mountain Phlox

What is the growth habit of Phlox pulchra?

It is a clump-forming perennial with an upright, mounding habit.

Species in the Phlox genus

Phlox pulchra, Phlox pyramidalis, Phlox mexicana, Phlox peckii, Phlox ovata, Phlox opalensis, Phlox drummondii, Phlox clutena, Phlox missoulensis, Phlox vermejoensis, Phlox hoodii, Phlox aculeata, Phlox adsurgens, Phlox albomarginata, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis, Phlox amoena, Phlox amplifolia, Phlox andicola, Phlox austromontana, Phlox bifida, Phlox buckleyi, Phlox caespitosa, Phlox carolina, Phlox caryophylla, Phlox cluteana, Phlox colubrina, Phlox cuspidata, Phlox diffusa, Phlox dispersa, Phlox divaricata, Phlox dolichantha, Phlox douglasii, Phlox floridana, Phlox glaberrima, Phlox glabriflora, Phlox gladiformis, Phlox glutinosa, Phlox hendersonii, Phlox idahonis, Phlox kelseyi, Phlox longifolia, Phlox longipilosa, Phlox maculata, Phlox mesoleuca, Phlox mollis, Phlox multiflora, Phlox nana, Phlox nivalis, Phlox oklahomensis,

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,