Oenothera elata hookeri
Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Oenothera elata hookeri, scientifically known as Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri, is a resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Renowned for its striking blooms, this medicinal plant offers significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its potential therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds in holistic healing.
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Oenothera Montereyensis · Onagra Hookeri · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oenothera elata subsp. hookeriSynonyms
- Oenothera montereyensis
- Onagra hookeri
- Oenothera franciscana
- Oenothera hookeri
- Oenothera hookeri var. franciscana
- Oenothera hookeri var. montereyensis
- Oenothera hookeri subsp. montereyensis
- Oenothera biennis f. hookeri
- Oenothera communis var. hookeri
- Oenothera biennis var. hookeri
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically known as Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Onagraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Oenothera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Oenothera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across North America. In the southwestern United States, its presence is recorded within the state of California. Its range extends southward into Mexico, where it can be found in the northeast region. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the northwest part of Mexico. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of this subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID
- Biocell : official journal of the Sociedades Latinoamericanas de Microscopia Electronica ... et. al
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- Biocell : official journal of the Sociedades Latinoamericanas de Microscopia Electronica ... et. al