Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
832578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas ex Lindl.) Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 2: 375 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831913

Common Names

  • Downingia Elegans
  • Elegant Downingia
  • Elegant False Asphodel

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Description

Downingia elegans (also called Elegant Downingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It grows in moist and shady places, and has long, narrow leaves and small blue flowers that have a delicate shape.

Uses & Benefits

Downingia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Downingia elegans has small, white, five-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Downingia elegans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Downingia elegans

Downingia elegans can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

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 v1.1 record kew-369137: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.