Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1105648

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-0001104986



Common Names

  • Lewisia pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Lewisia
  • Pygmaea's Lewisia


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Description

Lewisia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Lewisia, 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 pygmaea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lewisia pygmaea 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 pygmaea 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 pygmaea

Lewisia pygmaea can be found in the dry areas of the western United States.

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-26200122: 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.