Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
arizonica
ID:
1100609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Wherry

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Aliso 5: 7 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099947

Common Names

  • Arizona Ipomopsis
  • Ipomopsis
  • Scarlet Gilia

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Description

Ipomopsis arizonica (also called Arizona Ipomopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomopsis arizonica is a popular garden flower and is often used in cut flower arrangements. It is also used in landscaping to add color and texture to gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomopsis arizonica is tubular, with five yellow petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomopsis arizonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It needs a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 1-3 months at 18-20°C.

Where to Find Ipomopsis arizonica

Ipomopsis arizonica can be found in the mountains of Arizona.

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 tro-25800862: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Edgar Theodore Wherry (1885-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wherry' in the authors string.