Oenothera pubescens
Silky Evening Primrose, South American Evening Primrose
Other regional names: South American Eveningprimrose
- South American Eveningprimrose
Also known as: Anogra amplexicaulis Wooton & Standl. +10 more
- Anogra amplexicaulis Wooton & Standl.
- Oenothera amplexicaulis (Wooton & Standl.) Tidestr.
- Oenothera laciniata subsp. pubescens (Willd. ex Spreng.) Munz
- Oenothera laciniata var. pubescens (Willd. ex Spreng.) Munz
- Oenothera nyctaginiifolia Small
- Oenothera steubelii Hieron.
- Oenothera stuebelii Hieron.
- Raimannia colimae Rose
- Raimannia colimae Rose ex Sprague & L.Riley
- Raimannia confusa Rose ex Sprague & L.Riley
- Raimannia nyctaginiifolia (Small) A.Heller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Oenothera pubescens (commonly known as Silky Evening Primrose or South American evening primrose) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Panama, Peru, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba