Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gentianoides
ID:
476157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 38: 385 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475489

Common Names

  • Penstemon gentianoides
  • Gentian-like Penstemon
  • Gentianoides Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon gentianoides (also called 'Gentian Beardtongue', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to western North America. It is an evergreen perennial with a woody base and thin, erect stems. Its leaves are lance-shaped and its flowers are white to pinkish-purple. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as chaparral and sagebrush.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon gentianoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon gentianoides has bright pink flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon gentianoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Penstemon gentianoides

Penstemon gentianoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.

Penstemon gentianoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon gentianoides?

Penstemon gentianoides

What is the common name of Penstemon gentianoides?

Gentian Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon gentianoides?

Mountain meadows and woodlands

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808108-1: 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].