Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
dominguez-escalantorum
ID:
509300

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.D.Atwood, L.C.Higgins & S.L.Welsh

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 109: 396 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508632

Common Names

  • Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum
  • Dominguez-Escalante's Camissonia
  • Camisonia de Dominguez-Escalante

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Description

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum (also called Dominguez-Escalante's Suncup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate to oblanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to western North America, and is found in open grasslands and vernal pools.

Uses & Benefits

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum is an annual herb native to western North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright direct light. It is best propagated by seed.

Where to Find Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum?

Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum

What is the natural habitat of Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the flower color of Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum?

The flowers are yellow in color.

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-2606518: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.
Larry C. Higgins (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Higgins' in the authors string.