Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
521748

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 126 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521080

Common Names

  • California Adolphia
  • California Adolphia Moss
  • California Adolphia Moss

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Description

Adolphia californica (also called California Adolphia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adolphia californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adolphia californica has white flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adolphia californica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Adolphia californica

Adolphia californica is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Adolphia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adolphia californica?

Adolphia californica

What is the common name of Adolphia californica?

California adolphia

What is the habitat of Adolphia californica?

It grows in dry, open areas, such as chaparral and grassland

Species in the Adolphia genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623012: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.