Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nevadensis
ID:
1105779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) B.L.Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(1): 268 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105117



Common Names

  • Lewisia nevadensis
  • Nevada Lewisia
  • Nevadensis Lewisia


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Description

Lewisia nevadensis (also called 'Nevada Lewisia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Lewisia nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lewisia nevadensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lewisia nevadensis 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 nevadensis

Lewisia nevadensis is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western US.

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-26200493: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.