Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vizcainensis
ID:
476115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 498 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475447

Common Names

  • Penstemon Vizcainensis
  • Vizcaino Penstemon
  • Vizcaino Penstemon Plant

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Description

Penstemon vizcainensis (also called Vizcainensis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has opposite leaves and white flowers with yellow-orange centers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon vizcainensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon vizcainensis is a bell-shaped bloom with a white or pinkish-purple hue. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon vizcainensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Penstemon vizcainensis

Penstemon vizcainensis is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Penstemon vizcainensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon vizcainensis?

Penstemon vizcainensis

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon vizcainensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States.

What is the flowering period of Penstemon vizcainensis?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187851-2: 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].