Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2013-70: 1 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337334
Common Names
- Erythranthe percaulis
- Stemless Erythranthe
- Stemless Monkey-flower
Description
Erythranthe percaulis (also called percaul erythranthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phrymaceae family. It is native to western North America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erythranthe percaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythranthe percaulis has small, white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythranthe percaulis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-hardy.
Where to Find Erythranthe percaulis
Erythranthe percaulis can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Erythranthe percaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythranthe percaulis?
Erythranthe percaulis
What is the common name of Erythranthe percaulis?
Mountain fern
What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe percaulis?
Mountainous regions
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:77133324-1: 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].