Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
veronicifolia
ID:
1552326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) G.L.Nesom

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-52: 1 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032253



Common Names

  • Erythranthe veronicifolia
  • Veronica Monkeyflower
  • Veronica's Monkeyflower


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Description

Erythranthe veronicifolia (also called Veronica's Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe veronicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythranthe veronicifolia is a white color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe veronicifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Erythranthe veronicifolia

Erythranthe veronicifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in areas of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Erythranthe veronicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe veronicifolia?

Erythranthe veronicifolia

What are the common names of Erythranthe veronicifolia?

Mountain monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe veronicifolia?

Western North America

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:77203591-1: 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].