Carpenteria californica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
588918
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 6: 12 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588250
Common Names
- Carpenteria californica
- Californica Carpenteria
- Carpenteria Californica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carpenteria californica (also called 'California Bush Anemone', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to California. It has multiple stems that grow up to 2 m tall and is covered with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Carpenteria californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create living sculptures and wreaths.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carpenteria californica are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carpenteria californica is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in individual containers with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Carpenteria californica
Carpenteria californica can be found in the western United States, particularly in California.
Carpenteria californica FAQ
What is Carpenteria californica?
Carpenteria californica is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Carpenteria californica found?
Carpenteria californica is native to California.
What is the growth habit of Carpenteria californica?
Carpenteria californica is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
Species in the Carpenteria genus
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701230: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.