Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bakeri
ID:
1241711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brand) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 49: 24 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241049

Common Names

  • Bakeri Phacelia
  • Phacelia Bakeri
  • Phacelia Bakeri

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Description

Phacelia bakeri (also called Baker's Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has blue or purple flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia bakeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phacelia bakeri are small, purple and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia bakeri is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Phacelia bakeri

Phacelia bakeri can be found in the southwestern United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Phacelia bakeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia bakeri?

Phacelia bakeri

What is the common name of Phacelia bakeri?

Baker's phacelia

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia bakeri?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Phacelia genus

Phacelia welshii, Phacelia vossii, Phacelia zaragozana, Phacelia tanacetifolia, Phacelia capitata, Phacelia bombycina, Phacelia cronquistiana, Phacelia altotonga, Phacelia amabilis, Phacelia mammillarensis, Phacelia mollis, Phacelia sanzinii, Phacelia ramosissima, Phacelia secunda, Phacelia potosina, Phacelia gilioides, Phacelia gentryi, Phacelia insularis, Phacelia incana, Phacelia lyallii, Phacelia lenta, Phacelia hirtuosa, Phacelia sivinskii, Phacelia cottamii, Phacelia argylensis, Phacelia sonoitensis, Phacelia buell-vivariensis, Phacelia cloudcroftensis, Phacelia furnissii, Phacelia higginsii, Phacelia hughesii, Phacelia pinkavae, Phacelia hubbyi, Phacelia austrotexana, Phacelia arizonica, Phacelia franklinii, Phacelia adenophora, Phacelia cephalotes, Phacelia dubia, Phacelia lutea, Phacelia ranunculacea, Phacelia sericea, Phacelia artemisioides, Phacelia nana, Phacelia affinis, Phacelia alba, Phacelia anelsonii, Phacelia argillacea, Phacelia austromontana, Phacelia barnebyana,

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 tro-50109998: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.