Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
californicus
ID:
1067306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 281 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066644



Common Names

  • Hesperochiron
  • California Hesperochiron
  • Hesperochiron


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Uses & Benefits

Hesperochiron californicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hesperochiron californicus var. strigosus Brand
Hesperochiron californicus var. latifolius Brand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperochiron californicus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperochiron californicus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Hesperochiron californicus

Hesperochiron californicus is native to western North America.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200075: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.