Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
filisepalis
ID:
1278523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Straw

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 27: 14 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277861

Common Names

  • Penstemon Filisepalis
  • Thread-Sepaled Penstemon
  • Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon filisepalis (also called Filisepal Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon filisepalis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, as it is known for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread quickly.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon filisepalis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon filisepalis is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The cuttings should be watered regularly, but not over-watered. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Penstemon filisepalis

Penstemon filisepalis is native to the western United States. It can be found in the wild in states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

Penstemon filisepalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon filisepalis?

Penstemon filisepalis

What is the common name of Penstemon filisepalis?

Filisepalis Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon filisepalis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Richard Myron Straw (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Straw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187389-2: 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].