Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 409 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557108
Common Names
- Aureolaria virginica
- Virginia Aureolaria
- Virginia False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Gerardia dispersa (Small) K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Aureolaria virginica (also called Virginia False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to eastern North America. It grows in moist, shady forests and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aureolaria virginica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aureolaria virginica has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aureolaria virginica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Aureolaria virginica
Aureolaria virginica can be found in the southeastern United States.
Aureolaria virginica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aureolaria virginica?
Aureolaria virginica
What is the common name of Aureolaria virginica?
Virginia False Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Aureolaria virginica?
Aureolaria virginica is found in dry woods and thickets in the eastern United States.
Species in the Aureolaria genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27016-2: 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].