Oenothera tetraptera
Oenothera tetraptera, commonly known as the four-winged evening primrose, is a distinctive herbaceous plant native to North America. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, it holds traditional medicinal significance. Often utilized in folk remedies, its various components are studied for potential therapeutic properties and their role in botanical wellness.
- Scientific name: Oenothera tetraptera
- Family: Onagraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtaleales, falling into the family Onagraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Oenothera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Onagraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oenothera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is specifically noted in Madeira. Its range extends into South Tropical Africa, where it can be found in both Angola and Zimbabwe. In the Southern African region, the species inhabits the Cape Provinces. Finally, its distribution includes the mountainous territory of Lesotho.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oenothera tetraptera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oenotherin T(1).
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oenotherin T(1) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |