Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneatus
ID:
592476

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 267 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591808

Common Names

  • Ceanothus Cuneatus
  • Wedgeleaf Wild Lilac
  • Wedgeleaf Ceanothus

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Synonyms

  • Nestronia cuneata Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus cuneatus cinerascens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus cuneatus rufescens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus cuneatus submontanus (Rose) McMinn [unknown]
  • Ceanothus submontanus Rose [unknown]
  • Ceanothus cuneatus cuneatus [unknown]
  • Rhamnus cuneatus Hook. [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus cuneatus (also called wedgeleaf 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 cuneatus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceanothus cuneatus var. dubius J.T.Howell
Ceanothus cuneatus sub. fascicularis C.L.Schmidt
Ceanothus cuneatus var. ramulosus Greene
Ceanothus cuneatus sub. rigidus C.L.Schmidt
Ceanothus cuneatus sub. sonomensis C.L.Schmidt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceanothus cuneatus is a small, white or light blue flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus cuneatus is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Ceanothus cuneatus

Ceanothus cuneatus can be found in California, Oregon, and Baja California.

Ceanothus cuneatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus cuneatus?

Ceanothus cuneatus

What is the common name of Ceanothus cuneatus?

Wedged-leaved Ceanothus

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus cuneatus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2706648: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.