Phlox nivalis
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64404b2d46586586545253 |
| Scientific name | Phlox nivalis |
| Authority | G.Lodd. |
| First published in | Bot. Cab. 8(8): t. 780. 1823 [Oct 1823] |
Description Top
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in the Polemoniaceae family
Phlox nivalis, also known as trailing phlox, is a species of evergreen perennial plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern states of the US, as well as Texas, Utah, and Michigan. This plant has thin, stiff stems and produces flowers with five petals in shades of purple, pink, and white. It is unique in its preference for acidic soils and is often used in gardens due to its drought tolerance. One subspecies, Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis, is listed as endangered and is found only in Texas. Phlox nivalis is also known to attract hummingbirds and provide a food source for wildlife.
Phlox nivalis, also known as trailing phlox, is a species of evergreen perennial plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern states of the US, as well as Texas, Utah, and Michigan. This plant has thin, stiff stems and produces flowers with five petals in shades of purple, pink, and white. It is unique in its preference for acidic soils and is often used in gardens due to its drought tolerance. One subspecies, Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis, is listed as endangered and is found only in Texas. Phlox nivalis is also known to attract hummingbirds and provide a food source for wildlife.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox hentzii | Nutt. | J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 110 (1834) |
| Phlox nivalis subsp. hentzii | (Nutt.) Wherry | Baileya 4: 97 (1956) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | trailing phlox |
| Arabic | قبس ثلجي |
| Chinese | 蔓生天蓝绣球 |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox nivalis subsp. texensis | Lundell | Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 8: 77 (1942) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001099774 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 675 |
| Flora of Alabama | 5301 |
| USDA Plants | PHNI |
| Tropicos | 25800418 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193603-2 |
| The Plant List | tro-25800418 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 831401 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 103535 |
| Nature Serve | 2.152233 |
| IPNI | 689798-1 |
| iNaturalist | 166714 |
| GBIF | 2927699 |
| Freebase | /m/0gxzjr6 |
| EOL | 580830 |
| USDA GRIN | 432183 |
| Wikipedia | Phlox_nivalis |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |