Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
isophyllus
ID:
1250021

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 31: 267 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249359

Common Names

  • Penstemon isophyllus
  • Isophyllous Penstemon
  • Isophyllous Penstemon Plant

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Description

Penstemon isophyllus (also called Isophyllus Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is typically found in dry, rocky soils. Its flowers are pink and its leaves are lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon isophyllus is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon isophyllus is a blue, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon isophyllus is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy, mature plant and place it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. For seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. Place the seeds in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, transplant them to a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Penstemon isophyllus

Penstemon isophyllus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Penstemon isophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon isophyllus?

Penstemon isophyllus

What type of plant is Penstemon isophyllus?

Perennial herb

Where does Penstemon isophyllus grow?

North 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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187558-2: 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].