Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
boothii
ID:
509834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 209 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509166



Common Names

  • Eremothera boothii
  • Boothii Eremothera
  • Boothii Violet


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera boothii Douglas [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma boothii Walp. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma senex A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma lemmonii A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Camissonia boothii (Douglas) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Oenothera gauraeflora vermiculata M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Eremothera boothii (also called Booth's Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with narrow, toothed leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremothera boothii has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremothera boothii sub. alyssoides (Hook. & Arn.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Eremothera boothii sub. condensata (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Eremothera boothii sub. decorticans (Hook. & Arn.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Eremothera boothii sub. desertorum (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Eremothera boothii sub. intermedia (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Eremothera boothii has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremothera boothii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Eremothera boothii

Eremothera boothii is native to North America and can be found in temperate regions.

Eremothera boothii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremothera boothii?

Eremothera boothii

What is the common name of Eremothera boothii?

Boothii Eremothera

What is the natural habitat of Eremothera boothii?

Tropical rainforests

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-2607064: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.