Claytonia arctica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arctica
ID:
609545
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adam
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 5: 94 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608877
Common Names
- Arctic Claytonia
- Claytonia arctica
- Arctic Claytonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claytonia arctica (also called Claytonia de Arctica, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, meadows, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Claytonia arctica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claytonia arctica has white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are initially small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claytonia arctica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Claytonia arctica
Claytonia arctica can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the western United States, from Washington to California.
Claytonia arctica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia arctica?
Claytonia arctica
What is the common name of Claytonia arctica?
Arctic Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia arctica?
Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes
Species in the Claytonia genus
Claytonia ozarkensis, Claytonia acutifolia, Claytonia arctica, Claytonia caroliniana, Claytonia cordifolia, Claytonia eschscholtzii, Claytonia exigua, Claytonia gypsophiloides, Claytonia joanneana, Claytonia lanceolata, Claytonia megarhiza, Claytonia nevadensis, Claytonia ogilviensis, Claytonia palustris, Claytonia parviflora, Claytonia perfoliata, Claytonia porsildii, Claytonia rosea, Claytonia rubra, Claytonia sarmentosa, Claytonia saxosa, Claytonia scammaniana, Claytonia sibirica, Claytonia soczaviana, Claytonia tuberosa, Claytonia udokanica, Claytonia umbellata, Claytonia virginica, Claytonia washingtoniana,
Species in the Montiaceae family
Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,