Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dugesii
ID:
1542718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez-Calix & Zacarías

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 447: 210 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024000

Common Names

  • Penstemon dugesii
  • Desert Penstemon
  • Duges' Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon dugesii (also called Duges' Penstemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon dugesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon dugesii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon dugesii is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Penstemon dugesii

Penstemon dugesii can be found in the subtropical and tropical regions of Mexico.

Penstemon dugesii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon dugesii?

Penstemon dugesii is native to the highlands of Mexico.

What type of soil is best for Penstemon dugesii?

Penstemon dugesii prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.

How much light does Penstemon dugesii need?

Penstemon dugesii prefers bright, indirect light.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210561-1: 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].