Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritimus
ID:
592635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoover

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 7: 111 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591967

Common Names

  • Ceanothus maritimus
  • Maritime Ceanothus
  • Ceanothus

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Description

Ceanothus maritimus (also called Maritime Ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to California and grows in dry, sunny areas such as chaparral and oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceanothus maritimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceanothus maritimus has white flowers that are urn-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus maritimus 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 maritimus

Ceanothus maritimus can be found in California and Oregon in the United States.

Ceanothus maritimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus maritimus?

Ceanothus maritimus

What type of plant is Ceanothus maritimus?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus maritimus?

Woodlands and chaparral

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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