Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
metcalfei
ID:
477493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wooton & Standl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Torreya 9: 145 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476825

Common Names

  • Penstemon metcalfei
  • Metcalfei Penstemon
  • Metcalfe's Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon metcalfei (also called Metcalfe's Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 15-60 cm. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon metcalfei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon metcalfei has a purple flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon metcalfei is a perennial native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant, as the plant does not produce offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Penstemon metcalfei

Penstemon metcalfei can be found in the western United States.

Penstemon metcalfei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon metcalfei?

Penstemon metcalfei

What is the common name of Penstemon metcalfei?

Metcalfe's Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon metcalfei?

Penstemon metcalfei is native to dry, sandy soils 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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187488-2: 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].