Status:
valid
Authors:
W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 214 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509871
Common Names
- Oenothera sinuosa
- Sinuous Evening Primrose
- Sinuous Oenothera
Description
Oenothera sinuosa (also called Sinuous Evening Primrose, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry, sandy areas. It has yellow flowers and grey-green foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Oenothera sinuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oenothera sinuosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oenothera sinuosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Oenothera sinuosa
Oenothera sinuosa can be found in the prairies of North America, particularly in the Great Plains region.
Oenothera sinuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oenothera sinuosa?
Oenothera sinuosa
What is the family of Oenothera sinuosa?
Onagraceae
What is the habitat of Oenothera sinuosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,