Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
mohavensis
ID:
1067390

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 164 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066728

Common Names

  • Mojave Phacelia
  • Mojave Scorpionweed
  • Mojave Scorpion-weed

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Description

Phacelia mohavensis (also called Mojave Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a branched stem with light green leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Phacelia mohavensis is often used as a cover crop, as it helps to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a bee plant, as it attracts bees and other pollinators. It is also used in landscaping, as it adds color and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phacelia mohavensis has small, purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phacelia mohavensis is a low-growing, sprawling annual that is native to western North America. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and will self-seed if left to flower.

Where to Find Phacelia mohavensis

Phacelia mohavensis can be found in California.

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-16200180: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.