Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
609239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Curtis) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 65: 64 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608571



Common Names

  • Purple Clarkia
  • Purple Farewell-to-Spring
  • Purple Farewell-to-Summer


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera humilis Donn [unknown]
  • Onagra purpurea (Curtis) Moench [unknown]
  • Clarkia purpurea hirsuta (Kellogg) Hoover [unknown]
  • Clarkia romanzovii A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Godetia purpurea G.Don [unknown]
  • Godetia purpurea elmeri Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia purpurea lacunora Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia purpurea parviflora C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Godetia purpurea procera Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia romanzowii Spach [unknown]
  • Godetia willdenowiana Spach [unknown]
  • Clarkia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Oenothera quadrivulnera hirsuta Kellogg [unknown]
  • Oenothera purpurea Curtis [unknown]
  • Oenothera auricula vimineiformis H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Clarkia purpurea (also called Winecup clarkia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Oregon. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, vernal pools, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clarkia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clarkia purpurea sub. quadrivulnera (Douglas ex Lindl.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia purpurea sub. viminea (Douglas) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia purpurea has small, pink flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers have four stamens and a pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia purpurea 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 purpurea

Clarkia purpurea is found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Clarkia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia purpurea?

Clarkia purpurea

What is the common name of Clarkia purpurea?

Winecup Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia purpurea?

Grassland, chaparral, and open woodlands

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-2724704: 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.
William Curtis (1746-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curtis' in the authors string.