Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
1320789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hartw. ex Benth.) G.L.Nesom & N.S.Fraga

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 36 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333243

Common Names

  • Bicolor Monkeyflower
  • Bicolor Seep Monkeyflower
  • Bicolor Seepspring Monkeyflower

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Description

Erythranthe bicolor (also called Two-colored Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a terminal raceme of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe bicolor is a drought tolerant plant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and for adding texture to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythranthe bicolor is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are established

Where to Find Erythranthe bicolor

Erythranthe bicolor is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and streambanks.

Erythranthe bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe bicolor?

Erythranthe bicolor

What is the common name of Erythranthe bicolor?

Two-colored monkeyflower

What is the natural habitat of Erythranthe bicolor?

Mountainous regions of western North America

Species in the Erythranthe genus

Erythranthe calcicola, Erythranthe carsonensis, Erythranthe hardhamiae, Erythranthe rhodopetra, Erythranthe sierrae, Erythranthe acutidens, Erythranthe inconspicua, Erythranthe androsacea, Erythranthe barbata, Erythranthe diffusa, Erythranthe discolor, Erythranthe gracilipes, Erythranthe montioides, Erythranthe palmeri, Erythranthe purpurea, Erythranthe rubella, Erythranthe shevockii, Erythranthe suksdorfii, Erythranthe linearifolia, Erythranthe primuloides, Erythranthe bicolor, Erythranthe breweri, Erythranthe filicaulis, Erythranthe eastwoodiae, Erythranthe lewisii, Erythranthe parishii, Erythranthe verbenacea, Erythranthe nelsonii, Erythranthe rupestris, Erythranthe alsinoides, Erythranthe gemmipara, Erythranthe ampliata, Erythranthe arenaria, Erythranthe breviflora, Erythranthe floribunda, Erythranthe geniculata, Erythranthe hymenophylla, Erythranthe inflatula, Erythranthe jungermannioides, Erythranthe latidens, Erythranthe moschata, Erythranthe norrisii, Erythranthe patula, Erythranthe pulsiferae, Erythranthe washingtonensis, Erythranthe stolonifera, Erythranthe bhutanica, Erythranthe bodinieri, Erythranthe inflata, Erythranthe karakormiana,

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Karl Theodor Hartweg (1812-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartw.' in the authors string.
Naomi S. Fraga (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Fraga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120059-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].