Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
glabrum
ID:
484624

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Davidson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 187 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483956

Common Names

  • Polemonium glabrum
  • Smooth Jacob's Ladder
  • Smooth Polemonium

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Description

Polemonium glabrum (also called 'Smooth Jacob's Ladder', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with small blue flowers. It is found in open areas, such as meadows, and in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Polemonium glabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polemonium glabrum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polemonium glabrum is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m tall. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers that appear in summer. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Polemonium glabrum

Polemonium glabrum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Polemonium glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polemonium glabrum?

Polemonium glabrum

What is the common name of Polemonium glabrum?

Smooth Jacob's Ladder

What is the natural habitat of Polemonium glabrum?

Mountain meadows in western North America

Species in the Polemonium genus

Polemonium sachalinense, Polemonium schizanthum, Polemonium speciosum, Polemonium schmidtii, Polemonium pulchellum, Polemonium victoris, Polemonium yezoense, Polemonium kiushianum, Polemonium glabrum, Polemonium nevadense, Polemonium occidentale, Polemonium majus, Polemonium mexicanum, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium acutiflorum, Polemonium boreale, Polemonium elegans, Polemonium villosissimum, Polemonium micranthum, Polemonium grandiflorum, Polemonium brandegeei, Polemonium carneum, Polemonium chartaceum, Polemonium flavum, Polemonium foliosissimum, Polemonium pauciflorum, Polemonium pectinatum, Polemonium pulcherrimum, Polemonium reptans, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polemonium viscosum, Polemonium villosum, Polemonium californicum, Polemonium eximium, Polemonium caucasicum, Polemonium sumushanense, Polemonium chinense, Polemonium hingganicum, Polemonium mellitum, Polemonium eddyense, Polemonium campanulatum,

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,

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