Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
1088429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
tro

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Catal. Bot. 2: 39 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087767



Common Names

  • Oenothera tetragona
  • Four-angled Evening Primrose
  • Four-angled Sundrops


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Description

Oenothera tetragona (also called four-angled evening primrose, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 0.5m. It is native to the Americas and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oenothera tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oenothera tetragona var. brevistipata (Pennell) Munz
Oenothera tetragona var. sharpii Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Oenothera tetragona flower is a yellow-orange color and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oenothera tetragona is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in a few weeks. When propagating by division, separate the clumps of plants in the spring and replant them in a new location. The plants should establish themselves quickly.

Where to Find Oenothera tetragona

Oenothera tetragona is native to dry, rocky areas of the western United States, from California to Texas.

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,

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