Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressus
ID:
592504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 8 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591836

Common Names

  • Ceanothus Depressus
  • Depressed Wild Lilac
  • Depressed Ceanothus

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus durangoinus Loes. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus huichagorare Loes. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus pueblensis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus depressus (also called prostrate 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 depressus is a species of shrub native to California and Oregon. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceanothus depressus 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 depressus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) tall.

Where to Find Ceanothus depressus

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

Ceanothus depressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus depressus?

Ceanothus depressus

What type of plant is Ceanothus depressus?

Shrub

Where is Ceanothus depressus native to?

Western North America

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,

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