Polemonium mellitum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mellitum
ID:
1263556
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Nelson
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26(7): 354. 1899 [18 Jul 1899]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262894
Common Names
- Polemonium mellitum
- Mellitum Polemonium
- Mellitum Polemoniu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polemonium mellitum (also called 'Mellitum Jacob's Ladder', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, blue, fragrant flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Polemonium mellitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polemonium mellitum is a yellow-green in colour and has a tubular form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polemonium mellitum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in a clump and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Polemonium mellitum
Polemonium mellitum is native to western North America. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.
Polemonium mellitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polemonium mellitum?
Polemonium mellitum
What is the common name of Polemonium mellitum?
Mellitum Jacob's Ladder
What is the natural habitat of Polemonium mellitum?
It is found in moist woods and thickets in the eastern United States.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50204493: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.