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Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha
Amsonia longiflora Torr. var. salpignantha (Woodson) S.P. McLaughlin
Tubular Bluestar, Trumpet Slimpod
Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
Synonym(s): Amsonia salpignantha
USDA Symbol: AMLOS
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Pale lead-blue or white.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: Texas Edwards Plateau and eastern Trans-Pecos and adjacent Mexico. (293).
Native Habitat: "Limestone hills and in rocky canyons and high valleys." (293).
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-09-10Research By: TWC Staff