Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 204 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609208
Common Names
- Claytonia Virginica
- Virginia Spring Beauty
- Virginica Claytonia
Synonyms
- Claytonia bodinii Holz. [unknown]
- Claytonia cautiflora Sweet [unknown]
- Claytonia grandiflora Sweet [unknown]
- Claytonia media (DC.) Link [unknown]
- Claytonia multicaulis robusta Somes [unknown]
- Claytonia robusta (Somes) Rydb. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica graminifolia Gatt. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica hammondiae Kalmb. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica hammondiae (Kalmb.) Doyle, Lewis & D.B.Snyder [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica latifolia Torr. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica lutea R.J.Davis [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica media DC. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica micropetala Fernald [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica robusta (Somes) E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica virginica [unknown]
- Claytonia media (DC.) Small [unknown]
- Claytonia virginica virginica [unknown]
Description
Claytonia virginica (also called 'Virginia Spring Beauty', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Claytonia virginica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Claytonia virginica var. acutiflora DC.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Claytonia virginica 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 virginica 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 virginica
Claytonia virginica can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and north to New York and New Jersey.
Claytonia virginica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia virginica?
Claytonia virginica
What is the common name of Claytonia virginica?
Virginia Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia virginica?
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,