Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epilobioides
ID:
609212

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608544



Common Names

  • Clarkia epilobioides
  • Epilobium-like Godetia
  • Epilobium-like Clarkia


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Synonyms

  • Godetia epilobioides S.Watson [unknown]
  • Godetia epilobioides modesta Jeps. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma epilobioides Walp. [unknown]
  • Oenothera epilobioides Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Clarkia epilobioides (also called Epilobium-like 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 epilobioides 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 epilobioides 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 epilobioides is an annual herb that is native to California. It can be grown from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clarkia epilobioides

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

Clarkia epilobioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia epilobioides?

Clarkia epilobioides

What is the common name of Clarkia epilobioides?

Epilobioid clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia epilobioides?

It is native to western North America

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-2724679: 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.