Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biloba
ID:
609193

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 65: 60 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608525



Common Names

  • Clarkia biloba
  • Lobed Godetia
  • Lobed Clarkia


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Synonyms

  • Godetia biloba S.Watson [unknown]
  • Godetia biloba brandegeae Jeps. [unknown]
  • Clarkia biloba biloba [unknown]
  • Oenothera biloba Durand [unknown]
  • Oenothera prismatica biloba (Durand) H.Lév. [deprecated]

Description

Clarkia biloba (also called Bilobed Clarkia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clarkia biloba is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clarkia biloba sub. brandegeae (Jeps.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia biloba sub. australis F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia biloba has small, pink flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia biloba is an annual herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clarkia biloba

Clarkia biloba is native to California and can be found in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills.

Clarkia biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia biloba?

Clarkia biloba

What is the common name of Clarkia biloba?

Bilobed Clarkia

Where is Clarkia biloba native to?

United States

Species in the Clarkia genus

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724657: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.