Category: Gentianales


Egyptian Starcluster

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Mar 2026

Pentas lanceolata Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Pentas lanceolata is a compact, herbaceous perennial (often grown as an annual in cooler climates) forming rounded, bushy clumps. Leaves Leaves are: Flowers The defining feature: Clusters are tight, forming


Pachypodium rosulatum

Posted by:admin Posted On:17 Feb 2026

Elephant’s Foot Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsOrder: GentianalesFamily: ApocynaceaeGenus: PachypodiumSpecies: Pachypodium rosulatum Baker Common Names by Region General: Elephant’s Foot, Bottle TreeMadagascar: Local regional names vary; often referenced simply as a pachypodiumHorticulture: Elephant Foot Pachypodium, Rosette PachypodiumCollector Trade: Caudiciform Pachypodium

Houstonia serpyllifolia Thyme-Leaf Bluet

Houstonia serpyllifolia

Posted by:admin Posted On:11 Jan 2025

Thyme-Leaf Bluet Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements Additional Notes This delicate species is a jewel of the Appalachian region, valued for its role in supporting biodiversity and its contribution to the intricate tapestry of native

Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Posted by:admin Posted On:15 Nov 2024

Butterfly Milkweed Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements Additional Notes

Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx. Thyme-Leaf Bluet

Houstonia serpyllifolia Michx

Posted by:admin Posted On:19 Apr 2024

Thyme-Leaf Bluet Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Care Requirements: Many of the flowering plants featured on our website are available through Nature Hills Nursery. Ordering them through this link will support the Cernunnos Foundation and your garden!