Status:
valid
Authors:
(Voss) Silverside
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
New J. Bot. 7(1): 9 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421740
Common Names
- Erythranthe hybrida
- Hybrida Erythranthe
- Erythranthe Hybrida
Description
Erythranthe hybrida (also called Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a few small leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a long, curved lower lip. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erythranthe hybrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fronds are also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythranthe hybrida has white to pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythranthe hybrida is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Erythranthe hybrida
Erythranthe hybrida can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Erythranthe hybrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythranthe hybrida?
Erythranthe hybrida
What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe hybrida?
It is found in moist forests and grasslands in the United States.
What are the common uses of Erythranthe hybrida?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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:77165996-1: 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].