Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
borealis
ID:
509418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.M.Benn.) L.W.Cayzer & Crisp

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 345 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508750

Common Names

  • Cheiranthera borealis
  • Boreal Cheiranthera
  • Borealis Cheiranthera

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthera cyanea borealis E.M.Benn. [unknown]

Description

Cheiranthera borealis (also called Northern Cheiranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are obovate to elliptic, and its flowers are white. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cheiranthera borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheiranthera borealis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheiranthera borealis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Cheiranthera borealis

Cheiranthera borealis is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and along streambanks.

Cheiranthera borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheiranthera borealis?

Cheiranthera borealis

What type of plant is Cheiranthera borealis?

Tropical shrub

Where is Cheiranthera borealis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606641: Based on the initial data import
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Lindy W. Cayzer (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Cayzer' in the authors string.
Eleanor Marion Bennett (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Benn.' in the authors string.