glandular false calico
Loeselia glandulosa (Cav.) G.Don
Loeselia glandulosa (Cav.) G.Don, commonly known as glandular false calico, is a species in the family Polemoniaceae. It was first described in 1837 and is native to a wide range of regions in Central and South America, as well as parts of the United States and the Caribbean. Its distribution includes Antioquia, Cesar, Magdalena, Arizona, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, and Venezuela.
Description
Loeselia glandulosa is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as phlox or stonecrops. This species is characterized by its glandular features, which are likely adaptations to its native environments. It is found in a wide array of habitats across its range, spanning from the southern United States to northern South America. The plant is native to regions such as Arizona, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is a perennial herb that typically grows in open, well-drained soils. The species was first published in 1837 by G.Don, based on earlier work by Cav.
Other common names
glandular false calico
Distribution
Antioquia, Cesar, Magdalena · Arizona · Belize · Colombia · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Panamá · Venezuela
Synonyms
Cantua glandulosaHoitzia glandulosa