Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guttata
ID:
1273629

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Madroño 24: 145 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272967

Common Names

  • Ipomopsis guttata
  • Guttata Ipomopsis
  • Spotted Ipomopsis

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Description

Ipomopsis guttata (also called Guttate Ipomopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the United States, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are red to orange.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomopsis guttata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomopsis guttata is orange and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomopsis guttata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Brazil and prefers a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ipomopsis guttata

Ipomopsis guttata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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-50261137: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.