Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
washingtonensis
ID:
1320817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333271



Common Names

  • Washington Monkeyflower
  • Washington's Monkeyflower
  • Washington's Monkey-flower


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Description

Erythranthe washingtonensis (also called Washington Monkey Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, white to pink flowers and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe washingtonensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythranthe washingtonensis is white to pink in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe washingtonensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is best to water the plants regularly during the growing season and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Erythranthe washingtonensis

Erythranthe washingtonensis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and streambanks.

Erythranthe washingtonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe washingtonensis?

Erythranthe washingtonensis

What is the common name of Erythranthe washingtonensis?

Washington Monkeyflower

Where is Erythranthe washingtonensis native to?

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

Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' 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:77120197-1: 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].