Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 241 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279235
Common Names
- Phacelia coulteri
- Coulteri Phacelia
- Phacelia Coulteri
Description
Phacelia coulteri (also called Phacelia coulteri, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry meadows and woodlands. It has purple flowers and its leaves are lance-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelia coulteri is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phacelia coulteri is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long, thin stem and a single, small, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelia coulteri is a flowering annual native to California. It is a low-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration.
Where to Find Phacelia coulteri
Phacelia coulteri is found in the western United States, particularly in California.
Phacelia coulteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelia coulteri?
Phacelia coulteri
What is the common name of Phacelia coulteri?
Coulter's phacelia
What is the natural habitat of Phacelia coulteri?
Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States
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,