Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
1227197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 17: 209 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226535

Common Names

  • Penstemon gentryi
  • Gentry's Penstemon
  • Gentry's Beardtongue

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Description

Penstemon gentryi (also called Gentry's Penstemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen, herbaceous plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon gentryi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon gentryi has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in colour, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon gentryi can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Penstemon gentryi

Penstemon gentryi is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Penstemon gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon gentryi?

Penstemon gentryi

What type of plant is Penstemon gentryi?

It is a herb

Where is Penstemon gentryi found?

It is found in Central and South America

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187420-2: 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].