Sinclairia polyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
28574
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(4): 299 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027903
Common Names
- Sinclairia
- Polyantha
- Sinclairia Polyantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sinclairia polyantha (also called Alpine Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has bright blue flowers with yellow centers, and grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinclairia polyantha has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia polyantha is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Sinclairia polyantha
Sinclairia polyantha can be found in the alpine meadows of Europe and Asia.
Sinclairia polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia polyantha?
Sinclairia polyantha
What type of plant is Sinclairia polyantha?
Sinclairia polyantha is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Sinclairia polyantha found?
Sinclairia polyantha is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum, Sinclairia gentryi, Sinclairia andrieuxii, Sinclairia platylepis, Sinclairia ismaelis, Sinclairia klattii, Sinclairia sericolepis, Sinclairia polyantha, Sinclairia caducifolia, Sinclairia hypochlora, Sinclairia cervina, Sinclairia angustissima, Sinclairia broomeae, Sinclairia adenotricha, Sinclairia pringlei, Sinclairia andromachioides, Sinclairia palmeri, Sinclairia tajumulcensis, Sinclairia tonduzii, Sinclairia liebmannii, Sinclairia deppeana, Sinclairia dimidia, Sinclairia vagans, Sinclairia glabra, Sinclairia similis, Sinclairia manriquei, Sinclairia discolor, Sinclairia andromachioides, Sinclairia moorei, Sinclairia liebmannii, Sinclairia broomeae, Sinclairia deamii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126967: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.