Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
renacta
ID:
615730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joyal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 243 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615062

Common Names

  • Renacta Collomia
  • Renacta Twin-flowered Collomia
  • Renacta Twin-flowered Trumpet

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Description

Collomia renacta (also called Renac's 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 yellow 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 renacta 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 renacta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collomia renacta 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 renacta

Collomia renacta can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Collomia renacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collomia renacta?

Collomia renacta

What is the common name of Collomia renacta?

Renac's Collomia

What type of plant is Collomia renacta?

Herbaceous annual

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731260: Based on the initial data import
Elaine Joyal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joyal' in the authors string.