Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
altotonga
ID:
465988

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 445 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465320

Common Names

  • Altotonga Phacelia
  • Phacelia Altotonga
  • Altotonga Phacelia

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Description

Phacelia altotonga (also called Altotonga Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It is found in the tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests of the region, growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia altotonga is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia altotonga is a small, white to pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia altotonga is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Phacelia altotonga

Phacelia altotonga is native to the temperate regions of North America.

Phacelia altotonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia altotonga?

Phacelia altotonga

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia altotonga?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Phacelia altotonga?

The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height

Species in the Phacelia genus

Phacelia welshii, Phacelia vossii, Phacelia zaragozana, Phacelia tanacetifolia, Phacelia capitata, Phacelia bombycina, Phacelia cronquistiana, Phacelia altotonga, Phacelia amabilis, Phacelia mammillarensis, Phacelia mollis, Phacelia sanzinii, Phacelia ramosissima, Phacelia secunda, Phacelia potosina, Phacelia gilioides, Phacelia gentryi, Phacelia insularis, Phacelia incana, Phacelia lyallii, Phacelia lenta, Phacelia hirtuosa, Phacelia sivinskii, Phacelia cottamii, Phacelia argylensis, Phacelia sonoitensis, Phacelia buell-vivariensis, Phacelia cloudcroftensis, Phacelia furnissii, Phacelia higginsii, Phacelia hughesii, Phacelia pinkavae, Phacelia hubbyi, Phacelia austrotexana, Phacelia arizonica, Phacelia franklinii, Phacelia adenophora, Phacelia cephalotes, Phacelia dubia, Phacelia lutea, Phacelia ranunculacea, Phacelia sericea, Phacelia artemisioides, Phacelia nana, Phacelia affinis, Phacelia alba, Phacelia anelsonii, Phacelia argillacea, Phacelia austromontana, Phacelia barnebyana,

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,