Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
523502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) D'Arcy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522834

Common Names

  • Ramosissima Agalinis
  • Branching False Foxglove
  • Branching False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Gerardia linearioides ramosissima (Benth.) J.A.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Agalinis ramosissima (also called the Branched False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis ramosissima has small, pink, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis ramosissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from new growth and should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Agalinis ramosissima

Agalinis ramosissima is native to the eastern United States, ranging from New York to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Agalinis ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalinis ramosissima?

Agalinis ramosissima

What is the common name of Agalinis ramosissima?

Branching False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis ramosissima?

Dry, sandy or rocky 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798534-1: 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].