Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1136689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. 29: 438 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136027

Common Names

  • Acute-leaved Alumroot
  • Acute-leaved Coral Bells
  • Acute-leaved Coral Flower

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Description

Heuchera acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Heuchera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine and subalpine regions of North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera acutifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heuchera acutifolia has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Heuchera acutifolia

Heuchera acutifolia is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild. It is also widely available for purchase from nurseries and garden centers.

Species in the Heuchera genus

Heuchera alba, Heuchera easthamii, Heuchera longipetala, Heuchera wootonii, Heuchera woodsiaphila, Heuchera richardsonii, Heuchera americana, Heuchera parviflora, Heuchera villosa, Heuchera abramsii, Heuchera bracteata, Heuchera brevistaminea, Heuchera caespitosa, Heuchera chlorantha, Heuchera cylindrica, Heuchera eastwoodiae, Heuchera elegans, Heuchera glabra, Heuchera glomerulata, Heuchera grossulariifolia, Heuchera hallii, Heuchera hirsutissima, Heuchera longiflora, Heuchera maxima, Heuchera merriamii, Heuchera micrantha, Heuchera missouriensis, Heuchera novamexicana, Heuchera parishii, Heuchera parvifolia, Heuchera pilosissima, Heuchera puberula, Heuchera pubescens, Heuchera pulchella, Heuchera rubescens, Heuchera sanguinea, Heuchera ovalifolia, Heuchera macrorhiza, Heuchera aceroides, Heuchera caroliniana, Heuchera acutifolia, Heuchera nana, Heuchera mexicana, Heuchera soltisii, Heuchera inconstans, Heuchera lakelae, Heuchera rosendahlii, Heuchera wellsiae,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

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