Status:
valid
Authors:
Straw
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 27: 8 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277865
Common Names
- Penstemon Leonensis
- Leon Penstemon
- Penstemon
Description
Penstemon leonensis (also called Leon 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 leonensis 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 leonensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Penstemon leonensis 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 leonensis
Penstemon leonensis is native to the western United States. It can be found in the wild in states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.
Penstemon leonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penstemon leonensis?
Penstemon leonensis
What is the common name of Penstemon leonensis?
Leonensis Penstemon
What is the natural habitat of Penstemon leonensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187605-2: 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].