Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
523414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 81: 141 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522746

Common Names

  • Agalinis calycina
  • Calyx Agalinis
  • Calyx False Foxglove

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Description

Agalinis calycina (also called Calycine agalinis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis calycina has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis calycina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Agalinis calycina

Agalinis calycina is native to the United States (New York).

Agalinis calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis calycina?

Agalinis calycina

What is the common name of Agalinis calycina?

Calycine Agalinis

What are the uses of Agalinis calycina?

Agalinis calycina is used for ornamental purposes.

Species in the Agalinis genus

Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii, Agalinis pulchella, Agalinis purpurea, Agalinis ramosissima, Agalinis ramulifera, Agalinis reflexidens, Agalinis scarlatina, Agalinis schwackeana, Agalinis setacea,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6154-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].