Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
itambensis
ID:
523451

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.C.Souza & S.I.Elias

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 484 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522783

Common Names

  • Itambé False Foxglove
  • Itambé Agalinis
  • Itambé Foxglove

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Description

Agalinis itambensis (also called Itambé 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 itambensis is used in ornamental landscaping and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis itambensis 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 itambensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Agalinis itambensis

Agalinis itambensis is native to eastern North America.

Agalinis itambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis itambensis?

Agalinis itambensis

What is the common name of Agalinis itambensis?

Itambe False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis itambensis?

Dry, rocky, or sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and barrens

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

Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Samira Ismael Elias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.I.Elias' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:322143-2: 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].