Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) P.H.Raven
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 16: 284 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582809
Common Names
- Field Sun Cup
- Field Suncup
- Field Cup-Flower
Synonyms
- Oenothera campestris Greene [unknown]
- Oenothera campestris parishii (Abrams) Munz [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma campestre Small [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma campestre parishii Abrams [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma dentatum campestre (Greene) Johans. [unknown]
- Oenothera dentata cruciata S.Watson [unknown]
- Oenothera campestris cruciata Greene [unknown]
- Oenothera torulosa mixta H.Lév. [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma campestre mixtum A.Nelson [unknown]
- Camissonia campestris campestris [unknown]
- Oenothera campestris cruciata (Greene) Rostański [unknown]
- Oenothera dentata campestris (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Oenothera dentata johnstonii Munz [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma dentatum campestris D.A.Johans. [unknown]
- Oenothera dentata parishii Munz [deprecated]
Description
Camissonia campestris (also called 'Field 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 campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts and decorations.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camissonia campestris sub. obispoensis P.H.Raven
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camissonia campestris is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camissonia campestris 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 campestris
Camissonia campestris can be found in the wild in California, USA.
Camissonia campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camissonia campestris?
Camissonia campestris
What is the common name of Camissonia campestris?
Campestris Camissonia
What is the natural habitat of Camissonia campestris?
Camissonia campestris is native to the western United States
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,