Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
longipetala
ID:
722393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc. ex Ser.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 52 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721726

Common Names

  • Longipetala Heuchera
  • Heuchera
  • Longipetala

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Synonyms

  • Heuchera minutiflora Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Heuchera hemsleyana Rosend., Butters & Lakela [unknown]
  • Heuchera halstedii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Heuchera reglensis Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Heuchera longipetala (also called Long-petaled Heuchera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heuchera longipetala var. nudicaulis R.A.Folk
Heuchera longipetala var. orizabensis (Hemsl.) R.A.Folk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heuchera longipetala is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera longipetala 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 longipetala

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

Heuchera longipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heuchera longipetala?

Heuchera longipetala

What is the common name of Heuchera longipetala?

Long-petaled alumroot

What is the natural habitat of Heuchera longipetala?

Woodlands and open meadows

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

José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791361-1: Based on the initial data import