Status:
valid
Authors:
N.D.Atwood
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Utah Fl. , ed. 3: 333 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470163
Common Names
- Phacelia cottamii
- Cottamii Phacelia
- Cottamii Phacelia
Description
Phacelia cottamii (also called Cottam's Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual species of flowering plant found in dry, rocky habitats in the southwestern United States. It has erect, branching stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelia cottamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phacelia cottamii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelia cottamii is a species of annual herb native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Phacelia cottamii
Phacelia cottamii can be found in dry, rocky areas of the western United States.
Phacelia cottamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelia cottamii?
Phacelia cottamii
What is the common name of Phacelia cottamii?
Cottam's phacelia
What is the natural habitat of Phacelia cottamii?
It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
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,