Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
tro
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Horae Phys. Berol. : 72 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066839
Common Names
- Unalaschcensis Romanzoffia
- Romanzoffia Unalaschcensis
- Unalaschcensis Romanzoffium
Description
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis (also called Unalaska Romanzoffia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in forests, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a bee forage plant. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to attract beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis var. glabriuscula Hultén
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Romanzoffia unalaschcensis
Romanzoffia unalaschcensis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Species in the Romanzoffia genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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Actinocarya tibetica,
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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,