Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gattingeri
ID:
523437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) Small ex Britton & A.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. N. U.S. , ed. 2, 2: 213 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522769

Common Names

  • Agalinis gattingeri
  • Gattinger's Agalinis
  • Gattinger's False Foxglove

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Description

Agalinis gattingeri (also called Gattinger's False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a slender stem and small, white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky open woods, thickets, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis gattingeri is an annual herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis gattingeri has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis gattingeri is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Agalinis gattingeri

Agalinis gattingeri is native to eastern North America.

Agalinis gattingeri FAQ

What is the common name of Agalinis gattingeri?

Gattinger's false foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis gattingeri?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

What is the height of Agalinis gattingeri?

Up to 60 cm

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Addison Brown (1830-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6170-2: 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].