Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.H.Raven & D.P.Greg.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 212 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281420
Common Names
- Oenothera Demareei
- Demareei Evening Primrose
- Demaree's Evening Primrose
Description
Oenothera demareei (also called Demaree's evening primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in desert shrublands, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oenothera demareei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenothera demareei has white flowers with four petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oenothera demareei is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet. It should be fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Oenothera demareei
Oenothera demareei is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.
Oenothera demareei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenothera demareei?
Oenothera demareei
What is the common name of Oenothera demareei?
Demaree's evening primrose
Where is Oenothera demareei found?
It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States
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,