Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
minor
ID:
1320852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Nelson) G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 44 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333306



Common Names

  • Lesser Monkeyflower
  • Lesser Erythranthe
  • Lesser Mimulus


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Description

Erythranthe minor (also called Little 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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythranthe minor has white flowers with yellow throats, and the seeds are small and dark. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe minor is a small perennial herb native to the western United States. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a cool, moist environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Erythranthe minor

Erythranthe minor can be found in moist and shady areas in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Erythranthe minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe minor?

Erythranthe minor

What is the common name of Erythranthe minor?

Minor Monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe minor?

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

Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' 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:77120239-1: 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].