Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 323 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475275
Common Names
- Penstemon nitidus
- Shiny Penstemon
- Shiny Beardtongue
Description
Penstemon nitidus (also called 'Smooth Penstemon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in western North America. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Rocky Mountains and other areas of the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Penstemon nitidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Penstemon nitidus var. polyphyllus (Pennell) Cronquist
Penstemon nitidus var. nitidus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Penstemon nitidus has white or pink flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Penstemon nitidus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and will flower in the second year. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant can be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Penstemon nitidus
Penstemon nitidus can be found in the western United States, especially in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Penstemon nitidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penstemon nitidus?
Penstemon nitidus
What is the common name of Penstemon nitidus?
Shining Beardtongue
What is the family of Penstemon nitidus?
Plantaginaceae
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:808206-1: 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].