Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochraceus
ID:
592660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 11. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591992

Common Names

  • Ceanothus ochraceus
  • Ochre Ceanothus
  • Ceanothus

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus azureus parvifolius S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus ochraceus (also called Ochre 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 ochraceus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceanothus ochraceus 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 ochraceus 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 ochraceus

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

Ceanothus ochraceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus ochraceus?

Ceanothus ochraceus

What type of plant is Ceanothus ochraceus?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus ochraceus?

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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