Camissonia benitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benitensis
ID:
583453
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Raven
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 37: 332 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582785
Common Names
- Camissonia benitensis
- Benito Suncup
- Benito Camissonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camissonia benitensis (also called 'Benito Suncup', among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camissonia benitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts and decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camissonia benitensis is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camissonia benitensis is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Camissonia benitensis
Camissonia benitensis can be found in the wild in California, USA.
Camissonia benitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camissonia benitensis?
Camissonia benitensis
What is the common name of Camissonia benitensis?
Benitensis Camissonia
What is the natural habitat of Camissonia benitensis?
Camissonia benitensis is native to California
Species in the Camissonia genus
Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta,
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2694992: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.