Camissonia contorta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contorta
ID:
583504
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Douglas) Kearney
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 14: 37 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582836
Common Names
- Contorted Sun Cup
- Contorted Cup-Flower
- Contorted Suncup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Camissonia contorta pubens (S.Watson) Kearney [unknown]
- Oenothera contorta Douglas ex Lehm. [unknown]
- Oenothera contorta contorta [unknown]
Description
Camissonia contorta (also called 'Twisted 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 contorta 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 contorta is a yellow, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camissonia contorta 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 contorta
Camissonia contorta can be found in the wild in California, USA.
Camissonia contorta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camissonia contorta?
Camissonia contorta
What is the common name of Camissonia contorta?
Contorta Camissonia
What is the natural habitat of Camissonia contorta?
Camissonia contorta 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,
References
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55509-2: Based on the initial data import