Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
466207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Constance

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 255 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465539

Common Names

  • Phacelia gentryi
  • Gentryi Phacelia
  • Gentryi Plant

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Description

Phacelia gentryi (also called Gentryi Phacelia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phacelia gentryi is a bright blue, five-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia gentryi is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10. It can be propagated by seed. Plant seeds in well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Provide full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Phacelia gentryi

Phacelia gentryi is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Phacelia gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia gentryi?

Phacelia gentryi

What is the common name of Phacelia gentryi?

Gentry's Phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia gentryi?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,