Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
523493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 424 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522825

Common Names

  • Purpurea Agalinis
  • Purple False Foxglove
  • Purple False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Gerardia fasciculata peninsularis Pennell [unknown]

Description

Agalinis purpurea (also called the Purple False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is an annual herb with small, purple flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agalinis purpurea var. chiapasana Pennell
Agalinis purpurea var. purpurea
Agalinis purpurea var. parviflora (Benth.) Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agalinis purpurea is a small, pink, tubular flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis purpurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from new growth and should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Agalinis purpurea

Agalinis purpurea is native to the eastern United States, ranging from New York to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Agalinis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis purpurea?

Agalinis purpurea

What is the common name of Agalinis purpurea?

Purple False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis purpurea?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woods, prairies, and barrens

Species in the Agalinis genus

Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii, Agalinis pulchella, Agalinis purpurea, Agalinis ramosissima, Agalinis ramulifera, Agalinis reflexidens, Agalinis scarlatina, Agalinis schwackeana, Agalinis setacea,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6209-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].