Status:
valid
Authors:
Zuev
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 99 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609197
Common Names
- Claytonia Udokanica
- Udokanica Spring Beauty
- Udokanica Claytonia
Description
Claytonia udokanica (also called 'Udokan 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 udokanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Claytonia udokanica is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claytonia udokanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be made in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Claytonia udokanica
Claytonia udokanica can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Claytonia udokanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia udokanica?
Claytonia udokanica
What is the common name of Claytonia udokanica?
Udokan's Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia udokanica?
Meadows, open woods, and roadsides
Species in the Claytonia genus
Claytonia ozarkensis,
Claytonia acutifolia,
Claytonia arctica,
Claytonia caroliniana,
Claytonia cordifolia,
Claytonia eschscholtzii,
Claytonia exigua,
Claytonia gypsophiloides,
Claytonia joanneana,
Claytonia lanceolata,
Claytonia megarhiza,
Claytonia nevadensis,
Claytonia ogilviensis,
Claytonia palustris,
Claytonia parviflora,
Claytonia perfoliata,
Claytonia porsildii,
Claytonia rosea,
Claytonia rubra,
Claytonia sarmentosa,
Claytonia saxosa,
Claytonia scammaniana,
Claytonia sibirica,
Claytonia soczaviana,
Claytonia tuberosa,
Claytonia udokanica,
Claytonia umbellata,
Claytonia virginica,
Claytonia washingtoniana,
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,