Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsonii
ID:
609271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Durand & Hilg.) F.H.Lewis & M.E.Lewis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Madroño 12: 34 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608603



Common Names

  • Williamsonii Clarkia
  • Williamson's Farewell-to-Spring
  • Williamson's Farewell-to-Summer


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera williamsonii S.Watson [unknown]
  • Godetia williamsonii Durand & Hilg. [unknown]
  • Godetia viminea incerta Jeps. [unknown]
  • Clarkia williamsonii incerta (Jeps.) D.W.Taylor [unknown]
  • Oenothera auricula williamsonii H.Lév. [deprecated]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clarkia williamsonii has four petals, which are white or pink in color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clarkia williamsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought conditions.

Where to Find Clarkia williamsonii

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

Clarkia williamsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clarkia williamsonii?

Clarkia williamsonii

What is the common name of Clarkia williamsonii?

Williamson's Clarkia

What is the natural habitat of Clarkia williamsonii?

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-2724735: Based on the initial data import
Elias Durand (1794-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durand' in the authors string.
Theodore Charles Hilgard (1828-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilg.' 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.