Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
1136609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosend., Butters & Lakela) E.F.Wells

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 81: 575 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135947

Common Names

  • Carolina Alumroot
  • Carolina Coral Bells
  • Carolina Coral Flower

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Description

Heuchera caroliniana (also called Carolina Alumroot, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and its leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera caroliniana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heuchera caroliniana is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera caroliniana is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Heuchera caroliniana

Heuchera caroliniana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29101228: Based on the initial data import
Carl Otto Rosendahl (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosend.' in the authors string.
Olga Korhonen Lakela (1890-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakela' in the authors string.
Frederick King Butters (1878-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butters' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Fortson Wells (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Wells' in the authors string.