Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soczaviana
ID:
609822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 66: 1044 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609154

Common Names

  • Claytonia Soczaviana
  • Soczaviana Spring Beauty
  • Soczaviana Claytonia

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Description

Claytonia soczaviana (also called 'Soczava Spring Beauty', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia soczaviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Claytonia soczaviana is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia soczaviana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes can be planted directly into the soil or potted up in a container.

Where to Find Claytonia soczaviana

Claytonia soczaviana can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Claytonia soczaviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia soczaviana?

Claytonia soczaviana

What is the common name of Claytonia soczaviana?

Soczava Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia soczaviana?

Meadows, streambanks, and moist woods

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725266: Based on the initial data import
Boris Yurtsev (1932-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jurtzev' in the authors string.