Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1320778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.L.Grant) N.S.Fraga

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 35 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333232



Common Names

  • Diffuse Monkeyflower
  • Diffuse Seep Monkeyflower
  • Diffuse Seepspring Monkeyflower


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Description

Erythranthe diffusa (also called Spreading 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 diffusa 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 diffusa is white in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe diffusa 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 diffusa

Erythranthe diffusa is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows, along streams, and in open woods.

Erythranthe diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe diffusa?

Erythranthe diffusa

What is the common name of Erythranthe diffusa?

Diffuse Monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe diffusa?

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

Adele Gerard Lewis Grant (1881-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Grant' in the authors string.
Naomi S. Fraga (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Fraga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120045-1: 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].