Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Boyd & J.E.Keeley
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Madroño 49(4): 291. 2003 [2002 publ. 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591786
Common Names
- Ceanothus Bolensis
- Bolens Wild Lilac
- Bolens Ceanothus
Description
Ceanothus bolensis (also called Bolander's ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California. It has small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ceanothus bolensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceanothus bolensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceanothus bolensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Ceanothus bolensis
Ceanothus bolensis can be found in California, Oregon, and Baja California.
Ceanothus bolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceanothus bolensis?
Ceanothus bolensis
What is the common name of Ceanothus bolensis?
Bolens' Ceanothus
What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus bolensis?
Woodlands
Species in the Ceanothus genus
Ceanothus americanus,
Ceanothus arboreus,
Ceanothus arcuatus,
Ceanothus bakeri,
Ceanothus bolensis,
Ceanothus buxifolius,
Ceanothus caeruleus,
Ceanothus confusus,
Ceanothus connivens,
Ceanothus cordulatus,
Ceanothus crassifolius,
Ceanothus cuneatus,
Ceanothus cyaneus,
Ceanothus dentatus,
Ceanothus depressus,
Ceanothus divergens,
Ceanothus diversifolius,
Ceanothus fendleri,
Ceanothus ferrisiae,
Ceanothus flexilis,
Ceanothus foliosus,
Ceanothus fresnensis,
Ceanothus gloriosus,
Ceanothus griseus,
Ceanothus hearstiorum,
Ceanothus herbaceus,
Ceanothus humboldtensis,
Ceanothus impressus,
Ceanothus incanus,
Ceanothus integerrimus,
Ceanothus jepsonii,
Ceanothus lemmonii,
Ceanothus leucodermis,
Ceanothus lobbianus,
Ceanothus lorenzenii,
Ceanothus maritimus,
Ceanothus martini,
Ceanothus masonii,
Ceanothus megacarpus,
Ceanothus mendocinensis,
Ceanothus microphyllus,
Ceanothus ochraceus,
Ceanothus oliganthus,
Ceanothus ophiochilus,
Ceanothus otayensis,
Ceanothus palmeri,
Ceanothus papillosus,
Ceanothus parryi,
Ceanothus parvifolius,
Ceanothus pauciflorus,
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
Jon E. Keeley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Keeley' in the authors string.