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Chilopsis linearis ssp. linearis
Chilopsis linearis (Cav.) Sweet ssp. linearis
Desert-willow
Bignoniaceae (Trumpet-Creeper Family)
Synonym(s): Bignonia linearis, Chilopsis linearis var. glutinosa, Chilopsis linearis var. originaria
USDA Symbol: CHLIL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Panicle , Raceme , Terminal
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To 10 m in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Corolla funnelform-campanulate, slightly bilabiate, variously colored, usually whitish tinged with pale purple, also purplish-red or pinkish with purple stripes. (Bibref 293).
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.
Native Habitat: Along water courses and in dry stream beds. (Bibref 293).
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium , High
Drought Tolerance: Medium , High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Useful as a flowering ornamental shrub or small tree.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies , Hummingbirds
Nectar Source: yes
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 Chilopsis linearis ssp. linearis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chilopsis linearis ssp. linearis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chilopsis linearis ssp. linearis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-09-14Research By: Joseph A. Marcus