Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Fisher
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 302 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137017
Common Names
- Penstemon Ellipticus
- Elliptic Penstemon
- Elliptic Beardtongue
Description
Penstemon ellipticus (also called Elliptic Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright pink to purple tubular flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Penstemon ellipticus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in landscaping to provide color and texture to the landscape. The flowers of this plant attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penstemon ellipticus is a tubular shape with a two-lipped corolla, usually in shades of pink and purple. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Penstemon ellipticus is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Penstemon ellipticus
Penstemon ellipticus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
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:187374-2: 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].