Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lakelae
ID:
1324511

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Folk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 124: 38 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336965

Common Names

  • Heuchera Lakelae
  • Lakelae's Heuchera
  • Lakelae Heuchera

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Description

Heuchera lakelae (also called Lakela's alumroot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist deciduous forests. It is also found in secondary forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera lakelae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heuchera lakelae has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera lakelae is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the western United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Heuchera lakelae

Heuchera lakelae is native to the mountains of western North America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Heuchera lakelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heuchera lakelae?

Heuchera lakelae

What is the common name of Heuchera lakelae?

Lakela's Heuchera

Where is Heuchera lakelae native to?

North America

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

Ryan A. Folk (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Folk' in the authors string.