Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamata
ID:
1240394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wooton & Standl.) Tidestr. in Tidestr. & Kittell

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ariz. New Mex. 277. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239732



Common Names

  • Oenothera Hamata
  • Hooked Oenothera
  • Hooked Evening Primrose


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Description

Oenothera hamata (also called Hooked Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and is native to the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, open habitats, usually growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera hamata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oenothera hamata has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera hamata is a deciduous shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has an upright, spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Oenothera hamata

Oenothera hamata is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50104160: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
Ivar Frederick Tidestrøm (1864-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tidestr.' in the authors string.
Mary Teresita Kittell (b.1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kittell' in the authors string.