Erythranthe acutidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutidens
ID:
1320774
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 34 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333228
Common Names
- Acutidens Monkeyflower
- Acutidens Seep Monkeyflower
- Acutidens Seepspring Monkeyflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythranthe acutidens (also called Sharp-toothed Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phrymaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California, east to Montana. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erythranthe acutidens can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for medicinal purposes and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythranthe acutidens is a yellow to orange color with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythranthe acutidens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is also deer resistant.
Where to Find Erythranthe acutidens
Erythranthe acutidens is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows and along streams.
Erythranthe acutidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythranthe acutidens?
Erythranthe acutidens
What is the common name of Erythranthe acutidens?
Sharp-toothed Monkeyflower
What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe acutidens?
It is found in moist to wet meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada
Species in the Erythranthe genus
Erythranthe calcicola, Erythranthe carsonensis, Erythranthe hardhamiae, Erythranthe rhodopetra, Erythranthe sierrae, Erythranthe acutidens, Erythranthe inconspicua, Erythranthe androsacea, Erythranthe barbata, Erythranthe diffusa, Erythranthe discolor, Erythranthe gracilipes, Erythranthe montioides, Erythranthe palmeri, Erythranthe purpurea, Erythranthe rubella, Erythranthe shevockii, Erythranthe suksdorfii, Erythranthe linearifolia, Erythranthe primuloides, Erythranthe bicolor, Erythranthe breweri, Erythranthe filicaulis, Erythranthe eastwoodiae, Erythranthe lewisii, Erythranthe parishii, Erythranthe verbenacea, Erythranthe nelsonii, Erythranthe rupestris, Erythranthe alsinoides, Erythranthe gemmipara, Erythranthe ampliata, Erythranthe arenaria, Erythranthe breviflora, Erythranthe floribunda, Erythranthe geniculata, Erythranthe hymenophylla, Erythranthe inflatula, Erythranthe jungermannioides, Erythranthe latidens, Erythranthe moschata, Erythranthe norrisii, Erythranthe patula, Erythranthe pulsiferae, Erythranthe washingtonensis, Erythranthe stolonifera, Erythranthe bhutanica, Erythranthe bodinieri, Erythranthe inflata, Erythranthe karakormiana,
Species in the Phrymaceae family
Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,
References
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120038-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].