Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
strictiformis
ID:
1139101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 642 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138439

Common Names

  • Penstemon strictiformis
  • Strict Penstemon
  • Strict Beardtongue

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Description

Penstemon strictiformis (also called Strict penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a slender stem. It is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon strictiformis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon strictiformis is purple and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon strictiformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Penstemon strictiformis

Penstemon strictiformis is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187794-2: 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].