Downingia cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1290797
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Rattan
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
W. Coast Bot. : 48 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290135
Common Names
- Cuspid Downingia
- Downingia cuspidata
- Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Downingia cuspidata (also called Cuspid Downy, among many other common names) is an annual herb species in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to western North America, and is found in temperate climates in the United States and Canada. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wetland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Downingia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Downingia cuspidata has small, white flowers with yellow or purple centres. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Downingia cuspidata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Downingia cuspidata
Downingia cuspidata can be found in the western United States.
Downingia cuspidata FAQ
What type of plant is Downingia cuspidata?
Downingia cuspidata is an annual herb found in the tropics.
What is the scientific classification of Downingia cuspidata?
Downingia cuspidata is classified as a member of the Campanulaceae family.
Where is Downingia cuspidata found?
Downingia cuspidata is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Downingia genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-369136: Originally associated with wfo-0000831912
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-369136: Originally associated with wfo-0000831912
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Volney Rattan (1840-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rattan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:142433-1: Based on the initial data import