Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
609254

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 34 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608586



Common Names

  • Speciosa Clarkia
  • Showy Farewell-to-Spring
  • Showy Farewell-to-Summer


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Synonyms

  • Godetia parviflora Jeps. [unknown]
  • Godetia parviflora luteola C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Godetia parviflora margaritae C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Clarkia speciosa speciosa [unknown]
  • Oenothera viminea parviflora Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Clarkia speciosa (also called Showy 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 speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clarkia speciosa sub. nitens (F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis) F.H.Lewis & P.H.Raven
Clarkia speciosa sub. immaculata F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia speciosa sub. polyantha F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clarkia speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa

Clarkia speciosa can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Clarkia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia speciosa?

Clarkia speciosa

What is the common name of Clarkia speciosa?

Showy Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia speciosa?

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-2724718: Based on the initial data import
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.