Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 38 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333265
Common Names
- Broad-lipped Monkeyflower
- Broadlip Monkeyflower
- Broad-lipped Monkey-flower
Description
Erythranthe latidens (also called Broad-toothed Monkey Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, white to pink flowers and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Erythranthe latidens is a drought tolerant plant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and for adding texture to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythranthe latidens is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythranthe latidens is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is best to water the plants regularly during the growing season and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Erythranthe latidens
Erythranthe latidens is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and streambanks.
Erythranthe latidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythranthe latidens?
Erythranthe latidens
What is the common name of Erythranthe latidens?
Wide-toothed Monkeyflower
Where is Erythranthe latidens native to?
Western North America
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:77120191-1: 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].