Linanthus wigginsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wigginsii
ID:
444870
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Mason
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Madroño 6: 203 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444202
Common Names
- Linanthus wigginsii
- Linanthus wigginsii
- Linanthus wigginsii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linanthus wigginsii (also called Wiggins' Linanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm (4 in). Its leaves are linear, narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus wigginsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linanthus wigginsii has white to pinkish-purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linanthus wigginsii is a low-growing, spreading annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant requires minimal care.
Where to Find Linanthus wigginsii
Linanthus wigginsii is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Linanthus wigginsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linanthus wigginsii?
Linanthus wigginsii
What is the common name of Linanthus wigginsii?
Wiggins' linanthus
What is the natural habitat of Linanthus wigginsii?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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
Herbert Louis Mason (1896-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140480-2: Based on the initial data import