Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
scouleri
ID:
1320858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333312



Common Names

  • Scouler's Monkeyflower
  • Scouler's Erythranthe
  • Scouler's Mimulus


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Description

Erythranthe scouleri (also called Scouler's Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are pink to purple with a yellow spot. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and seeps.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe scouleri 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 scouleri 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 scouleri is an annual herb native to western North America. It prefers a well-draining soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in pots and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Erythranthe scouleri

Erythranthe scouleri is found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Erythranthe scouleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe scouleri?

Erythranthe scouleri

What is the common name of Erythranthe scouleri?

Scouler's Monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe scouleri?

It is found in moist to wet meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' 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:77120245-1: 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].