Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gillies ex Benth.) V.E.Grant
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Aliso 3: 361 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732094
Common Names
- Ipomopsis gossypifera
- Cotton-Bearing Ipomopsis
- Cotton-Bearing Standing Cypress
Description
Ipomopsis gossypifera (also called Cotton Ipomopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomopsis gossypifera is a species of plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomopsis gossypifera has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomopsis gossypifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Ipomopsis gossypifera
Ipomopsis gossypifera can be found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Ipomopsis gossypifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomopsis gossypifera?
Ipomopsis gossypifera
What is the common name of Ipomopsis gossypifera?
Cotton Ipomopsis
What is the natural habitat of Ipomopsis gossypifera?
Ipomopsis gossypifera is found in dry, open woodland, grassland and scrub
Species in the Ipomopsis genus
Ipomopsis effusa,
Ipomopsis gossypifera,
Ipomopsis sancti-spiritus,
Ipomopsis ramosa,
Ipomopsis globularis,
Ipomopsis longiflora,
Ipomopsis multiflora,
Ipomopsis pumila,
Ipomopsis aggregata,
Ipomopsis congesta,
Ipomopsis gunnisonii,
Ipomopsis laxiflora,
Ipomopsis macombii,
Ipomopsis polyantha,
Ipomopsis polycladon,
Ipomopsis roseata,
Ipomopsis rubra,
Ipomopsis spicata,
Ipomopsis tenuifolia,
Ipomopsis tenuituba,
Ipomopsis thurberi,
Ipomopsis wrightii,
Ipomopsis arizonica,
Ipomopsis pinnata,
Ipomopsis macrosiphon,
Ipomopsis guttata,
Ipomopsis wendtii,
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,