Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
696529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 311 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695862



Common Names

  • Small-flowered groundsmoke
  • Small-flowered gayophytum
  • Tiny-flowered groundsmoke


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Synonyms

  • Camissonia paradoxa Reiche [unknown]
  • Gayophytum gracile Phil. [unknown]
  • Gayophytum robustum Phil. [unknown]
  • Holostigma paradoxum Spach [unknown]

Description

Gayophytum micranthum (also called Small-flowered 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 micranthum 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 micranthum 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 micranthum 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 micranthum

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

Gayophytum micranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gayophytum micranthum?

Gayophytum micranthum

What are the common names of Gayophytum micranthum?

Small-flowered Groundsmoke

What is the range of Gayophytum micranthum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818501: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.