Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
plurisepalus
ID:
398253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 75 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397585

Common Names

  • Plagiobothrys Plurisepalus
  • Many-Seeded Popcorn Flower
  • Many-Seeded Plagiobothrys

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Synonyms

  • Maccoya plurisepalea F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Rochelia maccoya F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Rochelia plurisepalea Druce [unknown]
  • Allocarya plurisepala (F.Muell.) Brand [unknown]

Description

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus (also called Many-sepaled Popcorn Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has long, oval-shaped leaves with white spots. The flowers are yellow or white in color and bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory problems, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiobothrys plurisepalus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus is a hardy annual that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys plurisepalus

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus is native to the western United States.

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys plurisepalus?

Plagiobothrys plurisepalus

What is the common name of Plagiobothrys plurisepalus?

Many-seeded Popcorn Flower

What type of plant is Plagiobothrys plurisepalus?

Annual Flower

Species in the Plagiobothrys genus

Plagiobothrys lithocaryus, Plagiobothrys hystriculus, Plagiobothrys hirtus, Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus, Plagiobothrys plurisepalus, Plagiobothrys orthostatus, Plagiobothrys myosotoides, Plagiobothrys australasicus, Plagiobothrys glaber, Plagiobothrys tenellus, Plagiobothrys tenuifolius, Plagiobothrys figuratus, Plagiobothrys calandrinioides, Plagiobothrys scouleri, Plagiobothrys congestus, Plagiobothrys macbridei, Plagiobothrys uncinatus, Plagiobothrys gracilis, Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus, Plagiobothrys arizonicus, Plagiobothrys austinae, Plagiobothrys bracteatus, Plagiobothrys canescens, Plagiobothrys chorisianus, Plagiobothrys distantiflorus, Plagiobothrys fulvus, Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus, Plagiobothrys greenei, Plagiobothrys hispidus, Plagiobothrys humistratus, Plagiobothrys infectivus, Plagiobothrys jonesii, Plagiobothrys tener, Plagiobothrys torreyi, Plagiobothrys trachycarpus, Plagiobothrys undulatus, Plagiobothrys humilis, Plagiobothrys leptocladus, Plagiobothrys mollis, Plagiobothrys nothofulvus, Plagiobothrys orientalis, Plagiobothrys armeriifolius, Plagiobothrys collinus, Plagiobothrys corymbosus, Plagiobothrys germaini, Plagiobothrys oppositifolius, Plagiobothrys polycaulis, Plagiobothrys pratensis, Plagiobothrys procumbens, Plagiobothrys pulchellus,

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120266-1: Based on the initial data import