Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
plotocalyx
ID:
1540935

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2020-40: 1 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022412



Common Names

  • Erythranthe plotocalyx
  • Plotocalyx Erythranthe
  • Plotocalyx Erythranthe


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Description

Erythranthe plotocalyx (also called Plotocalyx Erythranthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phrymaceae. It is native to North America and is found in California. It typically grows in wet forests, in open areas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe plotocalyx has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythranthe plotocalyx is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe plotocalyx can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Erythranthe plotocalyx

Erythranthe plotocalyx is native to the Mediterranean region.

Erythranthe plotocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe plotocalyx?

Erythranthe plotocalyx

What type of plant is Erythranthe plotocalyx?

Herb

Where is Erythranthe plotocalyx native to?

California

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:77211231-1: 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].