Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
748636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Z. Indukt. Abstammungs- Vererbungsl. 18: 176 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747969



Common Names

  • Oenothera fallax
  • Fallacious Oenothera
  • Fallax Oenothera


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera britannica Rostański [unknown]
  • Oenothera coloratissima Hudziok [unknown]
  • Oenothera cantabrigiana B.M.Davis [unknown]
  • Oenothera velutirubata Renner [unknown]
  • Oenothera saxonica Gutte & Rostański [unknown]

Description

Oenothera fallax (also called False Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a creeping rhizome with short, erect stems and linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera fallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenothera fallax has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera fallax is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Oenothera fallax

Oenothera fallax can be found in North America, including the United States and Canada.

Oenothera fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenothera fallax?

Oenothera fallax

What type of plant is Oenothera fallax?

It is an annual herb

Where is Oenothera fallax native to?

It is native to North America

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,

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