Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
diminuens
ID:
1596642

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2017-7: 1 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048453

Common Names

  • Erythranthe Diminuens
  • Tiny Monkeyflower
  • Small-flowered Monkeyflower

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Description

Erythranthe diminuens (also called 'Diminishing monkeyflower', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to North America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythranthe diminuens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythranthe diminuens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythranthe diminuens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erythranthe diminuens

Erythranthe diminuens can be found in California.

Erythranthe diminuens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythranthe diminuens?

Erythranthe diminuens

What is the common name of Erythranthe diminuens?

Diminishing Monkeyflower

What is the family of Erythranthe diminuens?

Phrymaceae

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161609-1: 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].