Clarkia franciscana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
franciscana
ID:
609215
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Lewis & P.H.Raven
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 10: 7 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608547
Common Names
- Clarkia franciscana
- San Francisco Godetia
- San Francisco Clarkia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clarkia franciscana (also called Franciscan 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 franciscana 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
The flower of Clarkia franciscana has white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clarkia franciscana 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 franciscana
Clarkia franciscana is native to California and can be found in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills.
Clarkia franciscana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clarkia franciscana?
Clarkia franciscana
What is the natural habitat of Clarkia franciscana?
Clarkia franciscana is found in the chaparral and oak woodlands of California.
What is the flowering season of Clarkia franciscana?
Clarkia franciscana flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-2724681: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
Harlan Lewis (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Lewis' in the authors string.