Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanus
ID:
592429

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 195 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591761



Common Names

  • Ceanothus Americananus
  • American Wild Lilac
  • New Jersey Tea


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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus americanus glaber Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Ceanothus americanus intermedius (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ceanothus americanus pitcheri Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ceanothus decumbens Steud. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus dillenianus hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ellipticus Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus glomeratus Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus hybridus hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ceanothus intermedius Pursh [unknown]
  • Ceanothus latifolius Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus levigatus Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus macrocarpus hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus macrophyllus Desf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus macrophyllus hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ceanothus milleri Tausch [unknown]
  • Ceanothus multiflorus hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ceanothus officinalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovalifolius Wender. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus perennis Pursh [unknown]
  • Ceanothus pitcheri Pickering ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ceanothus procumbens hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ceanothus reclinatus Bosc ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus sanguineus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus tardiflorus Hornem. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus trinervus Moench [unknown]
  • Ceanothus virgatus Raf. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus americanus americanus [unknown]
  • Ceanothus ovalis intermedius (Pursh) Torr. [unknown]

Description

Ceanothus americanus (also called New Jersey Tea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters tall. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and open fields. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ceanothus americanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceanothus americanus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceanothus americanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Ceanothus americanus

Ceanothus americanus is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, prairies, and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Ceanothus americanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceanothus americanus?

Ceanothus americanus

What is the common name of Ceanothus americanus?

New Jersey Tea

What is the natural habitat of Ceanothus americanus?

Woodlands

Species in the Ceanothus genus

Ceanothus americanus, Ceanothus arboreus, Ceanothus arcuatus, Ceanothus bakeri, Ceanothus bolensis, Ceanothus buxifolius, Ceanothus caeruleus, Ceanothus confusus, Ceanothus connivens, Ceanothus cordulatus, Ceanothus crassifolius, Ceanothus cuneatus, Ceanothus cyaneus, Ceanothus dentatus, Ceanothus depressus, Ceanothus divergens, Ceanothus diversifolius, Ceanothus fendleri, Ceanothus ferrisiae, Ceanothus flexilis, Ceanothus foliosus, Ceanothus fresnensis, Ceanothus gloriosus, Ceanothus griseus, Ceanothus hearstiorum, Ceanothus herbaceus, Ceanothus humboldtensis, Ceanothus impressus, Ceanothus incanus, Ceanothus integerrimus, Ceanothus jepsonii, Ceanothus lemmonii, Ceanothus leucodermis, Ceanothus lobbianus, Ceanothus lorenzenii, Ceanothus maritimus, Ceanothus martini, Ceanothus masonii, Ceanothus megacarpus, Ceanothus mendocinensis, Ceanothus microphyllus, Ceanothus ochraceus, Ceanothus oliganthus, Ceanothus ophiochilus, Ceanothus otayensis, Ceanothus palmeri, Ceanothus papillosus, Ceanothus parryi, Ceanothus parvifolius, Ceanothus pauciflorus,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References