Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophiochilus
ID:
592669

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Boyd, T.S.Ross & Arnseth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70(1): 29. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592001

Common Names

  • Ceanothus ophiochilus
  • Serpentine Ceanothus
  • Ceanothus

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Description

Ceanothus ophiochilus (also called Ophiochilus 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 ophiochilus 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 ophiochilus has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus ophiochilus 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 ophiochilus

Ceanothus ophiochilus can be found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in California.

Ceanothus ophiochilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus ophiochilus?

Ceanothus ophiochilus

What type of plant is Ceanothus ophiochilus?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus ophiochilus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2706821: Based on the initial data import
Steve Boyd (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Boyd' in the authors string.
Timothy Samuel Ross (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Ross' in the authors string.
Laurel Arnseth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnseth' in the authors string.