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Polster-Phlox

Phlox subulata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Phlox
Species
Phlox subulata (Polster-Phlox)

Names in Other Languages

French phlox mousse
German Polster-Phlox

Similar Species in Phlox

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Rispige Flammenblume
Phlox paniculata
Not Evaluated
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Stauden-Phlox
Phlox drummondii
Not Evaluated
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Blue Phlox
Phlox divaricata
Not Evaluated
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Meadow Phlox
Phlox maculata
Not Evaluated
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cushion phlox
Phlox caespitosa
Not Evaluated
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Creeping Phlox
Phlox stolonifera
Not Evaluated
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prairie phlox
Phlox pilosa
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polster-Phlox?
The scientific name of Polster-Phlox is Phlox subulata. It belongs to the genus Phlox.
Where does Polster-Phlox live?
Polster-Phlox is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden.
What family does Polster-Phlox belong to?
Polster-Phlox (Phlox subulata) belongs to the genus Phlox, which is part of the taxonomic family Polemoniaceae.
What kingdom does Polster-Phlox belong to?
Polster-Phlox (Phlox subulata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Polster-Phlox?
The closest relatives of Polster-Phlox in the genus Phlox include Rispige Flammenblume, Stauden-Phlox, prairie phlox, Blue Phlox, Creeping Phlox.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Phlox — 8 Species

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Polster-Phlox
Phlox subulata
NE
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Rispige Flammenblume
Phlox paniculata
NE 🐾
Stauden-Phlox
Phlox drummondii
NE 🐾
prairie phlox
Phlox pilosa
EX 🐾
Blue Phlox
Phlox divaricata
NE 🐾
Creeping Phlox
Phlox stolonifera
NE 🐾
cushion phlox
Phlox caespitosa
NE 🐾
Meadow Phlox
Phlox maculata
NE
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