Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breedlovei
ID:
389737

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Dietr. & W.L.Wagner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 146 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389069



Common Names

  • Oenothera breedlovei
  • Breedlovei Evening Primrose
  • Breedlovei Oenothera


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Description

Oenothera breedlovei (also called Oenothera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall, with a stem up to 0.3 m in diameter. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera breedlovei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oenothera breedlovei is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera breedlovei is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the clumps in the fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Oenothera breedlovei

Oenothera breedlovei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America.

Oenothera breedlovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenothera breedlovei?

Oenothera breedlovei

What is the common name of Oenothera breedlovei?

Breedlovei Oenothera

What is the natural habitat of Oenothera breedlovei?

Grasslands

Species in the Oenothera genus

Oenothera breedlovei, Oenothera braunii, Oenothera tetraptera, Oenothera perennis, Oenothera picensis, Oenothera tamrae, Oenothera tafiensis, Oenothera polgarii, Oenothera epilobiifolia, Oenothera glazioviana, Oenothera elata, Oenothera drawertii, Oenothera laciniata, Oenothera longiflora, Oenothera heiniana, Oenothera grandiflora, Oenothera affinis, Oenothera clavifera, Oenothera anomala, Oenothera biennis, Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera villosa, Oenothera stubbei, Oenothera parviflora, Oenothera odorata, Oenothera oakesiana, Oenothera purpurans, Oenothera pennellii, Oenothera muelleri, Oenothera moravica, Oenothera maysillesii, Oenothera magallanica, Oenothera murdockii, Oenothera seifrizii, Oenothera speciosa, Oenothera stricta, Oenothera rosea, Oenothera riskindii, Oenothera arida, Oenothera gaura, Oenothera glaucifolia, Oenothera patriciae, Oenothera sinuosa, Oenothera fallax, Oenothera fruticosa, Oenothera nuttallii, Oenothera acutissima, Oenothera catharinensis, Oenothera centaureifolia, Oenothera coquimbensis,

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

Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Werner Dietrich (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Dietr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281520-2: Based on the initial data import