Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
615737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 3: 17 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615069

Common Names

  • Tinctoria Collomia
  • Tinctoria Twin-flowered Collomia
  • Tinctoria Twin-flowered Trumpet

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Synonyms

  • Collomia aristella Rydb. [unknown]
  • Collomia tinctoria luxuriosa (Brand) Wherry [unknown]
  • Gilia aristella A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gilia tinctoria Kellogg [unknown]
  • Navarretia aristella Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Collomia tinctoria (also called Dyer'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 tinctoria 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 tinctoria 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 tinctoria is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Collomia tinctoria

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

Collomia tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collomia tinctoria?

Collomia tinctoria

What is the common name of Collomia tinctoria?

Dyer's Collomia

What is the natural habitat of Collomia tinctoria?

Grassland and chaparral

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