Claytonia umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
609866
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] 43, t. 6. 1871 [Sep-Dec 1871] ; vol. 5, United States Geological Expolration [sic] of the Fortieth Parallel, under Clarence King.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609198
Common Names
- Claytonia Umbellata
- Umbellata Spring Beauty
- Umbellata Claytonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claytonia umbellata (also called 'Umbellate Spring Beauty', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Claytonia umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Claytonia umbellata is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claytonia umbellata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be made in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Claytonia umbellata
Claytonia umbellata can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Claytonia umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia umbellata?
Claytonia umbellata
What is the common name of Claytonia umbellata?
Umbellate Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia umbellata?
Meadows, open woods, and roadsides
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725306: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.