Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
583471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 16: 283 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582803

Common Names

  • Desert Sun Cup
  • Short-Flowered Sun Cup
  • Desert Suncup

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera breviflora Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Taraxia breviflora Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Camissonia breviflora (also called 'Short-flowered 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 breviflora 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 breviflora is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camissonia breviflora 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 breviflora

Camissonia breviflora can be found in the wild in California, USA.

Camissonia breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camissonia breviflora?

Camissonia breviflora

What is the common name of Camissonia breviflora?

Breviflora Camissonia

What is the natural habitat of Camissonia breviflora?

Camissonia breviflora is native to the western United States

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-2695007: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.