Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
wellsiae
ID:
1327814

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Folk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 871 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340268

Common Names

  • Heuchera wellsiae
  • Wells' alumroot
  • Wells' coral bells

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Description

Heuchera wellsiae (also called Wells' Alumroot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. It is a small, evergreen perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States, and is found in moist, shady habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera wellsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional North American medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heuchera wellsiae is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera wellsiae is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.

Where to Find Heuchera wellsiae

Heuchera wellsiae is found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Heuchera wellsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heuchera wellsiae?

Heuchera wellsiae

What is the common name of Heuchera wellsiae?

Wells' Alumroot

What is the family of Heuchera wellsiae?

Saxifragaceae

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.