Penstemon linarioides
Penstemon linarioides, commonly known as the Linaria-leaf beardtongue, is a resilient perennial native to arid regions. While primarily celebrated for its striking tubular blooms that attract pollinators, this plant holds traditional significance. Its unique morphology and ability to thrive in harsh environments make it a fascinating subject for botanical study.
- Scientific name: Penstemon linarioides
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Penstemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Penstemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Penstemon linarioides, is identified by its specific common name in the Navajo language as Awééʼ biyaałáí yiłbeezhí áłtsʼíísí.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nv | Awééʼ biyaałáí yiłbeezhí áłtsʼíísí | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the western United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its presence can be documented within the state of Colorado. Moving into the Southwestern U.S.A., it is widely distributed across Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Additionally, the species extends into the South-Central U.S.A., specifically found in New Mexico. This pattern demonstrates a concentrated distribution throughout the arid landscapes of the Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Penstemon linarioides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acteoside, leucosceptoside A, plantarenaloside, poliumoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucosceptoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plantarenaloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poliumoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Penstemon linarioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |