Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1546289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Guevara-Lazc.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2021-13: 1 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026979



Common Names

  • Erythranthe pubescens
  • Pubescens Erythranthe
  • Pubescens Star-Fruit


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Description

Erythranthe pubescens (also called Erythranthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a perennial herb with hairy stems and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady places in the temperate regions of North America.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe pubescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erythranthe pubescens are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two green cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Erythranthe pubescens

Erythranthe pubescens can be found in North America, specifically in the western United States.

Erythranthe pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe pubescens?

Erythranthe pubescens

What is the common name of Erythranthe pubescens?

Downy Monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe pubescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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:77219270-1: 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].