Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
832585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 80 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831920

Common Names

  • Downingia Insignis
  • Distinguished Downingia
  • Distinguished False Asphodel

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Description

Downingia insignis (also called Showy 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 are showy and eye-catching.

Uses & Benefits

Downingia insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis

Downingia insignis 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