Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
villosissimum
ID:
751015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hultén) D.F.Murray & Elven

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 19 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750348

Common Names

  • Villosissimum Polemonium
  • Villosissimum Polemoniopsis
  • Villosissimum Polemone

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Description

Polemonium villosissimum (also called Hairy Jacob's-ladder, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to North America, found in the eastern United States and Canada. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Polemonium villosissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polemonium villosissimum are white to pink, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polemonium villosissimum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soils.

Where to Find Polemonium villosissimum

Polemonium villosissimum can be found in the mountains of North America.

Polemonium villosissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polemonium villosissimum?

Polemonium villosissimum

What is the common name of Polemonium villosissimum?

Hairy Jacob's-ladder

What is the natural habitat of Polemonium villosissimum?

Mountain meadows of Europe and Asia

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

Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.
Reidar Elven (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elven' in the authors string.
David Fletcher Murray (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Murray' in the authors string.