Status:
valid
Authors:
Leiberg ex Brand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 317. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615044
Common Names
- Macrocalyx Collomia
- Macrocalyx Twin-flowered Collomia
- Macrocalyx Twin-flowered Trumpet
Description
Collomia macrocalyx (also called Large-sepal Collomia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a slender stem with an inflorescence of bright red or orange flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to the Great Plains. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Collomia macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Collomia macrocalyx has white or pale pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Collomia macrocalyx is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Collomia macrocalyx
Collomia macrocalyx can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Collomia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collomia macrocalyx?
Collomia macrocalyx
What is the common name of Collomia macrocalyx?
Large-sepaled Collomia
What type of plant is Collomia macrocalyx?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Collomia genus
Collomia biflora,
Collomia debilis,
Collomia diversifolia,
Collomia grandiflora,
Collomia heterophylla,
Collomia larsenii,
Collomia linearis,
Collomia macrocalyx,
Collomia mazama,
Collomia rawsoniana,
Collomia renacta,
Collomia tenella,
Collomia tinctoria,
Collomia tracyi,
Collomia wilkenii,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa,
Aliciella caespitosa,
Aliciella formosa,
Aliciella haydenii,
Aliciella heterostyla,
Aliciella humillima,
Aliciella hutchinsifolia,
Aliciella latifolia,
Aliciella leptomeria,
Aliciella lottiae,
Aliciella mcvickerae,
Aliciella micromeria,
Aliciella nyensis,
Aliciella pentstemonoides,
Aliciella pinnatifida,
Aliciella ripleyi,
Aliciella sedifolia,
Aliciella stenothyrsa,
Aliciella subacaulis,
Aliciella subnuda,
Aliciella tenuis,
Aliciella triodon,
Aliciella monoensis,
Aliciella cliffordii,
Allophyllum divaricatum,
Allophyllum gilioides,
Allophyllum glutinosum,
Allophyllum integrifolium,
Allophyllum nemophilophyllum,
Bonplandia geminiflora,
Bonplandia linearis,
Bryantiella palmeri,
Cantua dendritica,
Cantua mediamnis,
Cantua volcanica,
Cantua alutacea,
Cantua bicolor,
Cantua buxifolia,
Cantua candelilla,
Cantua coerulea,
Cantua cordata,
Cantua cuzcoensis,
Cantua flexuosa,
Cantua glutinosa,
Cantua hibrida,
Cantua longifolia,
Cantua megapotamica,
Cantua ovata,
Cantua pyrifolia,
Cantua quercifolia,