Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Alexander
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 448 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744045
Common Names
- Heuchera woodsiaphila
- Woodsiaphila Heuchera
- Heuchera woods
Description
Heuchera woodsiaphila (also called Woodsia-leafed Heuchera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae. It is native to the western United States, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is a perennial plant with white flowers and round leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Heuchera woodsiaphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves have a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heuchera woodsiaphila has small white flowers that are clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heuchera woodsiaphila is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Heuchera woodsiaphila
Heuchera woodsiaphila is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heuchera woodsiaphila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heuchera woodsiaphila?
Heuchera woodsiaphila
What type of plant is Heuchera woodsiaphila?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Heuchera woodsiaphila grow?
It is native to Mexico
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,