Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipetala
ID:
1105882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Piper) S.Clay

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Present-Day Rock Garden : 341 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105220



Common Names

  • Lewisia longipetala
  • Long-petal Lewisia
  • Longipetala Lewisia


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Description

Lewisia longipetala (also called Long-petaled Lewisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lewisia longipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lewisia longipetala has white, pink or yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lewisia longipetala is propagated through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Lewisia longipetala

Lewisia longipetala is native to North America.

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-26200751: Based on the initial data import
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.
Sampson Clay (1901-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Clay' in the authors string.