Petrophytum cinerascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
1005239
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Piper) Rydb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 253 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004577
Common Names
- Petrophytum cinerascens
- Ashy Petrophytum
- Ashen Petrophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrophytum cinerascens (also called ash-gray rock-jasmine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Petrophytum cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrophytum cinerascens has small yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrophytum cinerascens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Petrophytum cinerascens
Petrophytum cinerascens can be found in North America, particularly in the states of California and Oregon.
Species in the Petrophytum genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:191245-2: Based on the initial data import