Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
1067460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb. ex Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 86 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066798

Common Names

  • Phacelia pinnatifida
  • Pinnatifid Phacelia
  • Pinnatifid Phacelia

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Description

Phacelia pinnatifida (also called Pinnatifid Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in sandy washes and dry slopes. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are deeply divided and covered with white hairs. Its flowers are blue and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia pinnatifida has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as a bee plant, attracting pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phacelia pinnatifida are small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia pinnatifida is a short-lived perennial or annual native to California and Oregon. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-draining soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Phacelia pinnatifida

Phacelia pinnatifida is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200276: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.