Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picensis
ID:
390016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1: 22 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389348



Common Names

  • Piceno Evening Primrose
  • Piceno Primrose
  • Piceno Sundrops


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Description

Oenothera picensis (also called 'Picene Evening Primrose', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera picensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oenothera picensis is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera picensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Oenothera picensis

Oenothera picensis is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Greece.

Oenothera picensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenothera picensis?

Oenothera picensis

What is the common name of Oenothera picensis?

Picene Evening Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Oenothera picensis?

Grasslands

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,