Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cheiranthifolia
ID:
509303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornem. ex Spreng.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 204 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508635

Common Names

  • Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
  • Woolly-Leaved Camissoniopsis
  • Camisoniopsis de Pelo de Hoja

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera agassizia Steud. [unknown]
  • Agassizia cheiranthifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Camissonia cheiranthifolia (Hornem. ex Spreng.) Raim. [unknown]
  • Oenothera cheiranthifolia Hornem. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Oenothera cheiranthifolia nitida Munz [unknown]
  • Oenothera spiralis Hook. [unknown]
  • Oenothera nitida Greene [unknown]
  • Holostigma cheiranthifolium (Hornem. ex Spreng.) Spach [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma cheiranthifolium Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma spirale Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Holostigma spirale Spach [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma nitidum Small [unknown]
  • Oenothera spiralis nitida (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma viridescens Walp. [unknown]
  • Oenothera spiralis clypeata H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Oenothera spiralis linearis Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia (also called Beach 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

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia sub. suffruticosa (S.Watson) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia 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

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia 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 Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia?

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

What is the natural habitat of Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia?

It is native to western North America.

What is the flower color of Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia?

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-2606521: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.