Amsinckia inepta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inepta
ID:
532759
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 49: 15 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532091
Common Names
- Amsinckia inepta
- Inept Amsinckia
- Inept Fiddleneck
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amsinckia inepta (also called Inept Amsinckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Amsinckia inepta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amsinckia inepta is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amsinckia inepta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Amsinckia inepta
Amsinckia inepta can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Amsinckia inepta FAQ
What are the common names of Amsinckia inepta?
Common names of Amsinckia inepta include African wild grass, African rush, and African grass.
What is the growth rate of Amsinckia inepta?
Amsinckia inepta has a moderate growth rate.
What is the lifespan of Amsinckia inepta?
The lifespan of Amsinckia inepta is up to 10 years.
Species in the Amsinckia genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635000: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.