Purshia stansburyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) Henrickson
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60(6): 468. 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230558
Common Names
- Stansbury's Purshia
- Stansburyana Purshia
- Stansbury's Cliffrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Purshia stansburyana (also called Stansbury's Cliffrose, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Purshia stansburyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Purshia stansburyana are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Purshia stansburyana is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Purshia stansburyana
Purshia stansburyana can be found in the western United States.
Purshia stansburyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Purshia stansburyana?
Purshia stansburyana
What type of plant is Purshia stansburyana?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Purshia stansburyana native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Purshia genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50064035: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.