Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griseus
ID:
592572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trel. ex B.L.Rob.) McMinn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ceanothus : 210 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591904

Common Names

  • Ceanothus griseus
  • Griseus Ceanothus
  • Ceanothus Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus griseus horizontalis McMinn [unknown]
  • Ceanothus thyrsiflorus griseus Trel. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus griseus griseus [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus griseus (also called hoaryleaf 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 griseus 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 griseus 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 griseus is a shrub native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ceanothus griseus

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

Ceanothus griseus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus griseus?

Ceanothus griseus

What is the family of Ceanothus griseus?

Rhamnaceae

What is the common name of Ceanothus griseus?

Gray ceanothus

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-2706734: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Howard Earnest McMinn (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McMinn' in the authors string.