Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivadaviae
ID:
1221013

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Dietr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 534 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220351



Common Names

  • Oenothera Rivadaviae
  • Rivadavia's Evening Primrose
  • Rivadavia's Oenothera


Searching for Oenothera rivadaviae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oenothera rivadaviae (also called Rivadavia's Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera rivadaviae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oenothera rivadaviae are yellow, bell-shaped and arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Oenothera rivadaviae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera rivadaviae is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It can also be grown from divisions of existing plants.

Where to Find Oenothera rivadaviae

Oenothera rivadaviae is found in the southern Andes of Argentina and Chile.

Oenothera rivadaviae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oenothera rivadaviae?

Oenothera rivadaviae

What is the common name of Oenothera rivadaviae?

Rivadavia's Evening Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Oenothera rivadaviae?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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