Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bombycina
ID:
465964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wooton & Standl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 163 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465296

Common Names

  • Bombycina Phacelia
  • Phacelia Bombycina
  • Silky Phacelia

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Synonyms

  • Phacelia tenuipes Wooton & Standl. [unknown]

Description

Phacelia bombycina (also called Silky Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of annual herb native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate, pubescent leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia bombycina is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Phacelia bombycina has small, white flowers with five petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Phacelia bombycina have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia bombycina is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Phacelia bombycina

Phacelia bombycina is native to the temperate regions of North America.

Phacelia bombycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phacelia bombycina?

Phacelia bombycina

What is the natural habitat of Phacelia bombycina?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Phacelia bombycina?

The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191713-2: Based on the initial data import