Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1088076

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 346 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087414



Common Names

  • Oenothera fruticosa
  • Fruiting Oenothera
  • Fruiting False Mallow


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Description

Oenothera fruticosa (also called Shrubby Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to North America. It has lance-shaped, bright green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oenothera fruticosa for. hirsuta (Torr. & A.Gray) H.Lév.
Oenothera fruticosa var. unguiculata Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oenothera fruticosa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera fruticosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Oenothera fruticosa

Oenothera fruticosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South 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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