Pityopus californicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eastw.) H.F.Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Madroño 3: 155 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128936
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Pityopus californicus (also called California Beechdrops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in coniferous forests and alpine meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pityopus californicus is used in ornamental gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pityopus californicus is a small, yellowish-green spike of tiny flowers. The seed is a small, round, dark-brown spore. The seedlings consist of a single leaf with a small, round, dark-brown spore at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityopus californicus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pityopus californicus
Pityopus californicus can be found in western North America.
Species in the Pityopus genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
Herbert Copeland (1902-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.Copel.' in the authors string.