Lewisia cotyledon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cotyledon
ID:
1105639
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) B.L.Rob.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(1): 268 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104977
Common Names
- Lewisia cotyledon
- Cotyledon's Lewisia
- Lewisia Cotyledon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lewisia cotyledon (also called Lewisia Cotyledon, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant with small, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lewisia cotyledon is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri (C.V.Morton) MunzLewisia cotyledon var. howellii (S.Watson) Jeps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lewisia cotyledon is pink, star-shaped, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lewisia cotyledon is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, provide full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Lewisia cotyledon
Lewisia cotyledon can be found in the dry areas of the western United States.
Species in the Lewisia genus
Lewisia tweedyi, Lewisia brachycalyx, Lewisia cantelovii, Lewisia columbiana, Lewisia congdonii, Lewisia cotyledon, Lewisia disepala, Lewisia kelloggii, Lewisia leeana, Lewisia maguirei, Lewisia oppositifolia, Lewisia pygmaea, Lewisia rediviva, Lewisia stebbinsii, Lewisia nevadensis, Lewisia longipetala, Lewisia mexicana,
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 tro-26200113: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.