Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratus
ID:
592703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 302 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592035

Common Names

  • Prostrate Ceanothus
  • Creeping Ceanothus
  • Creeping Blueblossom

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus prostratus albiflorus J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Ceanothus prostratus laxus Jeps. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus prostratus prostratus [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus prostratus (also called Prostrate 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 prostratus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceanothus prostratus sub. confusus C.L.Schmidt
Ceanothus prostratus var. occidentalis McMinn
Ceanothus prostratus sub. pumilus C.L.Schmidt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceanothus prostratus 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 prostratus 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 prostratus

Ceanothus prostratus can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States and Canada.

Ceanothus prostratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus prostratus?

Ceanothus prostratus

What is the common name of Ceanothus prostratus?

Prostrate Ceanothus

What is the optimal soil type for Ceanothus prostratus?

Well-drained, moist, acidic soil

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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