Linanthus campanulatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campanulatus
ID:
444840
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 82 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444172
Common Names
- Linanthus campanulatus
- Campanulate linanthus
- Linanthus
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- Tintinabulum campanulatum (A.Gray) V.E.Grant [unknown]
- Gilia campanulata A.Gray [unknown]
- Navarretia campanulata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Linanthus campanulatus (also called Campanulatus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus campanulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linanthus campanulatus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linanthus campanulatus is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Linanthus campanulatus
Linanthus campanulatus is native to the western United States.
Linanthus campanulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linanthus campanulatus?
Linanthus campanulatus
What type of plant is Linanthus campanulatus?
Annual herb
Where does Linanthus campanulatus grow?
Western North America
Species in the Linanthus genus
Linanthus inyoensis, Linanthus harknessii, Linanthus campanulatus, Linanthus californicus, Linanthus caespitosus, Linanthus filiformis, Linanthus glaber, Linanthus watsonii, Linanthus wigginsii, Linanthus uncialis, Linanthus pungens, Linanthus veatchii, Linanthus jaegeri, Linanthus arenicola, Linanthus bellus, Linanthus bigelovii, Linanthus concinnus, Linanthus demissus, Linanthus dianthiflorus, Linanthus dichotomus, Linanthus grandiflorus, Linanthus jonesii, Linanthus killipii, Linanthus liniflorus, Linanthus orcuttii, Linanthus parryae, Linanthus latisectus, Linanthus graciosus, Linanthus mohavensis, Linanthus dactylophyllum, Linanthus bernardinus, Linanthus maricopensis,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015893-1: Based on the initial data import