Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
722365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Torreya 26: 31 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721698

Common Names

  • Alba Heuchera
  • Heuchera
  • Alba

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Description

Heuchera alba (also called White Heuchera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. It is an evergreen perennial with white flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera alba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heuchera alba is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera alba is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a cool, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Heuchera alba

Heuchera alba can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Heuchera alba FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Heuchera alba?

Heuchera alba requires moist soil and full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal pH range for Heuchera alba?

The ideal pH range for Heuchera alba is 6.5-7.5.

What is the typical flowering period for Heuchera alba?

The typical flowering period for Heuchera alba is from June to August.

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,