Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. (Torr. & A. Gray) 1(2): 268. 1838 [Oct 1838]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592016
Common Names
- Ceanothus Papillosus
- Papillosus Ceanothus
- Ceanothus
Synonyms
- Ceanothus dentatus papillosus (Torr. & A.Gray) K.Brandegee [unknown]
- Ceanothus papillosus regius Jeps. [unknown]
- Ceanothus papillosus roweanus McMinn [unknown]
- Ceanothus papillosus roweanus (McMinn) Munz [unknown]
- Ceanothus roweanus (McMinn) Renss. [unknown]
- Ceanothus papillosus papillosus [unknown]
Description
Ceanothus papillosus (also called Papillose ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, typically found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. It grows up to 2m tall and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ceanothus papillosus 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 papillosus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceanothus papillosus is a shrub native to California. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soils. Propagation can be done through seeds, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Ceanothus papillosus
Ceanothus papillosus can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub in California.
Ceanothus papillosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceanothus papillosus?
Ceanothus papillosus
What type of plant is Ceanothus papillosus?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus papillosus?
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,