Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brevisepalus
ID:
475704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. : 1204 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475036

Common Names

  • Short-sepal Penstemon
  • Short-sepal Penstemon Plant
  • Short-sepal Penstemon Plant

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Synonyms

  • Penstemon brevisepalus brevisepalus [unknown]

Description

Penstemon brevisepalus (also called Short-Sepal Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon brevisepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon brevisepalus has white or pink flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon brevisepalus is a perennial plant that grows in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Penstemon brevisepalus

Penstemon brevisepalus is native to the western United States.

Penstemon brevisepalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon brevisepalus?

Penstemon brevisepalus

What is the common name of Penstemon brevisepalus?

Short-sepal Penstemon

What type of plant is Penstemon brevisepalus?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807851-1: 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].