Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult.) Krakos & W.L.Wagner
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 28: 64. 2013 [7 Nov 2013] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425553
Common Names
- Oenothera nealleyi
- Nealley's Oenothera
- Nealley's Evening Primrose
Description
Oenothera nealleyi (also called Nealleyi, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a maximum height of 1 meter. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oenothera nealleyi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oenothera nealleyi is small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oenothera nealleyi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Oenothera nealleyi
Oenothera nealleyi is native to North America, but can also be found in parts of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Oenothera nealleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenothera nealleyi?
Oenothera nealleyi
What is the family of Oenothera nealleyi?
Onagraceae
Where is Oenothera nealleyi found?
Oenothera nealleyi is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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
Kyra N. Krakos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krakos' in the authors string.