Clarkia borealis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
609196
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 49: 1215 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608528
Common Names
- Clarkia borealis
- Northern Godetia
- Northern Clarkia
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- Clarkia borealis borealis [unknown]
Description
Clarkia borealis (also called Northern 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 borealis 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 borealis sub. arida E.SmallFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clarkia borealis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clarkia borealis 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 borealis
Clarkia borealis is native to California and can be found in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills.
Clarkia borealis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clarkia borealis?
Clarkia borealis
What is the common name of Clarkia borealis?
Northern Clarkia
Where is Clarkia borealis native to?
United States
Species in the Clarkia genus
Clarkia affinis, Clarkia amoena, Clarkia arcuata, Clarkia australis, Clarkia biloba, Clarkia borealis, Clarkia bottae, Clarkia breweri, Clarkia concinna, Clarkia cylindrica, Clarkia davyi, Clarkia delicata, Clarkia dudleyana, Clarkia epilobioides, Clarkia exilis, Clarkia franciscana, Clarkia gracilis, Clarkia heterandra, Clarkia imbricata, Clarkia jolonensis, Clarkia lassenensis, Clarkia lewisii, Clarkia lingulata, Clarkia mildrediae, Clarkia modesta, Clarkia mosquinii, Clarkia prostrata, Clarkia pulchella, Clarkia purpurea, Clarkia rhomboidea, Clarkia rostrata, Clarkia rubicunda, Clarkia similis, Clarkia speciosa, Clarkia springvillensis, Clarkia stellata, Clarkia tembloriensis, Clarkia tenella, Clarkia unguiculata, Clarkia virgata, Clarkia williamsonii, Clarkia xantiana,
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-2724660: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Small (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Small' in the authors string.