Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
dentata
ID:
583508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 2: 264 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582840

Common Names

  • Toothed Sun Cup
  • Toothed Suncup
  • Toothed Cup-Flower

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera chamissonis Link [unknown]
  • Onosuris chamissonis DC. [unknown]
  • Oenothera minutiflora D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Oenothera stenophylla Steud. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma ramosissimum Phil. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma tenuifolium Gay [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma heterophyllum Gay [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma chamissonis Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma minutiflorum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Camissonia acuminata Reiche [unknown]
  • Camissonia dentata flava Reiche [unknown]
  • Camissonia flava Link [unknown]
  • Camissonia paradoxa divaricata Reiche [unknown]
  • Camissonia tenuifolia Raim. [unknown]
  • Camissonia tenuifolia divaricatum Hosseus [unknown]
  • Holostigma argutum Spach [unknown]
  • Holostigma minutiflorum Steud. [unknown]
  • Holostigma tenuifolium Spach [unknown]
  • Holostigma virgatum Spach [unknown]
  • Oenothera chilensis D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Oenothera dentata Cav. [unknown]
  • Camissonia dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Camissonia dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma dentatum Walp. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma acuminatum Phil. [unknown]
  • Oenothera micrantha acuminata Munz [unknown]
  • Oenothera chilensis Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Oenothera contorta divaricata Munz [unknown]

Description

Camissonia dentata (also called 'Toothed 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 dentata 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 dentata sub. littoralis P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camissonia dentata has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camissonia dentata 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 dentata

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

Camissonia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camissonia dentata?

Camissonia dentata

What is the common name of Camissonia dentata?

Dentata Camissonia

What is the natural habitat of Camissonia dentata?

Camissonia dentata 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,

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