Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Porter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Prel. Rep. U.S. Geol. Surv. Montana : 768 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721234
Common Names
- Pumilus Hesperochiron
- Dwarf Hesperochiron
- Mountain Hesperochiron
Description
Hesperochiron pumilus (also called Dwarf Bluebells, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in moist meadows and along streams. It is an annual or biennial plant with small, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperochiron pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hesperochiron pumilus for. nervosus (Greene) Brand
Hesperochiron pumilus for. fulcratus (Greene) Brand
Hesperochiron pumilus var. ciliatus (Greene) Brand
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperochiron pumilus has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperochiron pumilus is a perennial herb native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Hesperochiron pumilus
Hesperochiron pumilus is native to North America and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Hesperochiron pumilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperochiron pumilus?
Hesperochiron pumilus
What are the characteristics of Hesperochiron pumilus?
Hesperochiron pumilus is an herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small white or pink flowers.
Where is Hesperochiron pumilus found?
Hesperochiron pumilus is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Hesperochiron genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,