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Oenothera kunthiana

Kunth's Evening Primrose
Also known as: Hartmannia domingensis Urb. & Ekman +10 more
  • Hartmannia domingensis Urb. & Ekman
  • Hartmannia kunthiana Spach
  • Hartmannia parviflora Spach
  • Oenothera actopanensis F.Dietr.
  • Oenothera domingensis (Urb. & Ekman) Munz
  • Oenothera fissifolia Steud.
  • Oenothera humboldtii Engelm.
  • Oenothera micrantha Walp.
  • Oenothera pinnatifida Steud.
  • Oenothera purshiana Steud.
  • Oenothera walpersii Donn.Sm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Oenothera kunthiana (commonly known as Kunth's evening primrose) is a shrub belonging to the Onagraceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii

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