Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
inflatus
ID:
475772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosswh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 74: 436 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475104

Common Names

  • Penstemon Inflatus
  • Inflated Penstemon
  • Inflated Beardtongue

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Description

Penstemon inflatus (also called 'Inflated Beardtongue', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon inflatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. It is also used in landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can survive in a variety of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon inflatus is a pink, tubular flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon inflatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a cool, humid environment. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mixture and kept in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Penstemon inflatus

Penstemon inflatus is native to the western United States.

Penstemon inflatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon inflatus?

Penstemon inflatus

What is the common name of Penstemon inflatus?

Inflated Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon inflatus?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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

Frank Samuel Crosswhite (1940-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosswh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187555-2: 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].