Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
484601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge in Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 233 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483933

Common Names

  • Polemonium pulchellum
  • Showy Jacob's Ladder
  • Showy Polemonium

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Synonyms

  • Polemonium pseudopulchellum V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Polemonium pulchellum pseudopulchellum T.V.Egorova & Sipliv. [unknown]

Description

Polemonium pulchellum (also called Polemonium pulchella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Japan and Sakhalin Island. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in moist and shady areas, and in rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Polemonium pulchellum 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

Polemonium pulchellum has small, white flowers that are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polemonium pulchellum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by division of the clumps or by taking stem cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe.

Where to Find Polemonium pulchellum

Polemonium pulchellum can be found in the western Himalayas, in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Polemonium pulchellum FAQ

What is the common name of Polemonium pulchellum?

Showy Jacob's Ladder

What type of soil does Polemonium pulchellum prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Polemonium pulchellum?

50-60°F

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 kew-2565705: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.