Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bottae
ID:
609197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spach) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 33 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608529



Common Names

  • Clarkia bottae
  • Botta's Godetia
  • Botta's Clarkia


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera bottae Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Oenothera godetia Steud. [unknown]
  • Clarkia deflexa (Jeps.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis [unknown]
  • Godetia bottae Spach [unknown]
  • Godetia bottae deflexa C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Godetia bottae usitata Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia deflexa Jeps. [unknown]
  • Holostigma bottae Spach [unknown]
  • Oenothera auricula bottae H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Clarkia bottae (also called Botta's 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 bottae 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia bottae 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 bottae is a perennial herb that is native to California. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clarkia bottae

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

Clarkia bottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia bottae?

Clarkia bottae

What is the common name of Clarkia bottae?

Botta's Clarkia

Where is Clarkia bottae 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-2724662: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Harlan Lewis (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Lewis' in the authors string.
Margaret Ensign Lewis (1919-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Lewis' in the authors string.