Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 113 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721757
Common Names
- Wootonii Heuchera
- Heuchera
- Wootonii
Description
Heuchera wootonii (also called Wooton's Heuchera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows up to 8 m tall and has obovate leaves that are 6-15 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Heuchera wootonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heuchera wootonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heuchera wootonii is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Heuchera wootonii
Heuchera wootonii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Heuchera wootonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heuchera wootonii?
Heuchera wootonii
What is the common name of Heuchera wootonii?
Wooton's alumroot
What is the natural habitat of Heuchera wootonii?
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,