Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
1238596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wheelock) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. xxii. 111. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237934

Common Names

  • Heuchera Nana
  • Nana Heuchera
  • Dwarf Heuchera

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Description

Heuchera nana (also called Dwarf Alumroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera nana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Heuchera nana are small, white and tubular. They are borne in clusters on the end of a long stem. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera nana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Heuchera nana

Heuchera nana is native to China and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Heuchera nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heuchera nana?

Heuchera nana

What is the common name of Heuchera nana?

Dwarf Alumroot

What is the natural habitat of Heuchera nana?

It is found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions

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-50097110: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
William Efner Wheelock (1852-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wheelock' in the authors string.