Status:
valid
Authors:
(Edwin) G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 43 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333291
Common Names
- Short-Styled Monkeyflower
- Short-Styled Erythranthe
- Short-Styled Mimulus
Description
Erythranthe brachystylis (also called Short-Styled Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America, from California to British Columbia. It grows in moist to wet habitats, such as meadows, streambanks, and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Erythranthe brachystylis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythranthe brachystylis has small, white flowers with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythranthe brachystylis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Erythranthe brachystylis
Erythranthe brachystylis is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows, along streams, and in open woods.
Erythranthe brachystylis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythranthe brachystylis?
Erythranthe brachystylis
What is the common name of Erythranthe brachystylis?
Brachystylis Monkeyflower
What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe brachystylis?
Moist meadows, streambanks, and wet areas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120224-1: 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].