Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
humile
ID:
696518

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 25: 18 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695851



Common Names

  • Humble groundsmoke
  • Humble gayophytum
  • Low groundsmoke


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Synonyms

  • Gaura humilis D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Gayophytum densifolium Phil. [unknown]
  • Gayophytum humile densifolium Reiche [unknown]
  • Gayophytum humile gracile Reiche [unknown]
  • Gayophytum humile robustum Reiche [unknown]
  • Gayophytum minutum Phil. [unknown]
  • Gayophytum nuttallii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Gayophytum nuttallii intermedium Munz [unknown]
  • Gayophytum nuttallii typicum Munz [unknown]
  • Gayophytum pumilum S.Watson [unknown]
  • Gayophytum humile humile [unknown]
  • Oenothera gayophytum minuta H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Gayophytum humile (also called Low Groundsmoke, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry woods and meadows. It has small, alternate, oblong-shaped leaves, and white to pinkish flowers that are borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Gayophytum humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gayophytum humile is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gayophytum humile is a deciduous perennial that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Gayophytum humile

Gayophytum humile is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Wyoming.

Gayophytum humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gayophytum humile?

Gayophytum humile

What are the common names of Gayophytum humile?

Desert Groundsmoke, Dwarf Groundsmoke

What is the range of Gayophytum humile?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, east to Idaho and Montana

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,

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