Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bleaklyi
ID:
1327376

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Kane & K.D.Heil

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-61: 1 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339830

Common Names

  • Bleakly's Penstemon
  • Bleakly's Beardtongue
  • Bleakly's Foxglove

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Description

Penstemon bleaklyi (also called 'Bleakly's Penstemon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Penstemon. It is native to western North America, from California to Oregon. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has long, thin, wiry leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon bleaklyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon bleaklyi is a deep purple colour and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a long, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon bleaklyi is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Penstemon bleaklyi

Penstemon bleaklyi is native to the United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains.

Penstemon bleaklyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon bleaklyi?

Penstemon bleaklyi

What is the family of Penstemon bleaklyi?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Penstemon bleaklyi native to?

United States

Species in the Penstemon genus

Penstemon brevisepalus, Penstemon franklinii, Penstemon schaffneri, Penstemon saltarius, Penstemon moronensis, Penstemon inflatus, Penstemon pseudoparvus, Penstemon oklahomensis, Penstemon nitidus, Penstemon campanulatus, Penstemon tubiflorus, Penstemon vizcainensis, Penstemon vulcanellus, Penstemon gormanii, Penstemon gracilis, Penstemon gentianoides, Penstemon xylus, Penstemon superbus, Penstemon griffinii, Penstemon metcalfei, Penstemon wendtiorum, Penstemon dubius, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon ambiguus, Penstemon angustifolius, Penstemon auriberbis, Penstemon buckleyi, Penstemon clutei, Penstemon cobaea, Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon glaber, Penstemon haydenii, Penstemon jamesii, Penstemon laxiflorus, Penstemon pallidus, Penstemon procerus, Penstemon serrulatus, Penstemon tubaeflorus, Penstemon virens, Penstemon imberbis, Penstemon abietinus, Penstemon acaulis, Penstemon acuminatus, Penstemon alamosensis, Penstemon albertinus, Penstemon albomarginatus, Penstemon anguineus, Penstemon arenarius, Penstemon arenicola,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Kenneth D. Heil (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Heil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140576-1: 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].