Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munz) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 82 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035786
Common Names
- Linanthus jaegeri
- Jaeger's Linanthus
- Jaeger's Phlox
Description
Linanthus jaegeri (also called Jaeger's linanthus, and many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to California. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are small and white. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus jaegeri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linanthus jaegeri has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linanthus jaegeri is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Linanthus jaegeri
Linanthus jaegeri can be found in the western United States and Canada.
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,