Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 330 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465503
Synonyms
- Phacelia vinifolia Paxton [unknown]
- Phacelia villosa Phil. [unknown]
- Phacelia rudis Douglas ex A.DC. [unknown]
- Aldea circinnata Willd. [unknown]
- Aldea peruviana Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum Lam. [unknown]
- Phacelia magellanica (Lam.) Coville [unknown]
- Phacelia circinata (Willd.) Jacq. [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum aldea Schult. [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum pinnatum (Vahl) Macloskie [unknown]
- Phacelia secunda secunda [unknown]
- Phacelia peruviana (Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum acutilobum Macloskie [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum obtusilobum Macloskie [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum paniculatum Macloskie [unknown]
- Hydrophyllum magellanicum albiflorum (Kuntze) Macloskie [deprecated]
Description
Phacelia secunda (also called Secunda Phacelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It is found in the tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests of the region, growing in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelia secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phacelia secunda var. pinnata (Vahl) Deginani
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phacelia secunda is a bright blue, five-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelia secunda is a herbaceous perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring and keep moist until germination. Divide clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phacelia secunda
Phacelia secunda can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Phacelia secunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelia secunda?
Phacelia secunda
What is the common name of Phacelia secunda?
Secondary Phacelia
What is the natural habitat of Phacelia secunda?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,