Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbaceus
ID:
592577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Med. Repos. Original Essays Intelligence Phys. 5: 360 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591909

Common Names

  • Ceanothus herbaceus
  • Herbaceus Ceanothus
  • Ceanothus Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus americanus herbaceus (Raf.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ceanothus baumannianus Spach [unknown]
  • Ceanothus fontanesianus Spach [unknown]
  • Ceanothus glandulosus Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus grandiflorus hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ceanothus herbaceus pubescens (S.Watson) Shinners [unknown]
  • Ceanothus intermedius Hook. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovalis Bigelow [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovatus Desf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovatus hort. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovatus pubescens S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovatus pubescens (S.Watson) Soper [unknown]
  • Ceanothus pubescens (S.Watson) Rydb. ex Small [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus herbaceus (also called New Jersey Tea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceanothus herbaceus 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 herbaceus 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 herbaceus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown on in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are large enough to be planted out.

Where to Find Ceanothus herbaceus

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

Ceanothus herbaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus herbaceus?

Ceanothus herbaceus

What is the family of Ceanothus herbaceus?

Rhamnaceae

Where is Ceanothus herbaceus found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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,