Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
potosinus
ID:
1265284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Straw

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 15: 62 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264622

Common Names

  • Penstemon potosinus
  • Potosinus Beardtongue
  • Potosinus Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon potosinus (also called Potosi Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon potosinus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon potosinus is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon potosinus is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.

Where to Find Penstemon potosinus

Penstemon potosinus is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Penstemon potosinus FAQ

What are the common names of Penstemon potosinus?

Penstemon potosinus is commonly known as the Potosi penstemon.

Where does Penstemon potosinus grow?

Penstemon potosinus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Penstemon potosinus?

Penstemon potosinus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.

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

Richard Myron Straw (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Straw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187671-2: 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].