Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
genistifolia
ID:
523438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) D'Arcy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 770 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522770

Common Names

  • Agalinis genistifolia
  • Broom-leaved Agalinis
  • Broom-leaved False Foxglove

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Description

Agalinis genistifolia (also called False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a slender, erect stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy, open habitats. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves and small, white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis genistifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis genistifolia 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 genistifolia 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 genistifolia

Agalinis genistifolia is found in eastern North America.

Agalinis genistifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Agalinis genistifolia?

Broom false foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis genistifolia?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

What is the height of Agalinis genistifolia?

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6171-2: 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].