Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pachydiscus
ID:
992583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 210 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991921



Common Names

  • Pachydiscus Ocean Spray
  • Pachydiscus Ironwood
  • Pachydiscus California Spray


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Description

Holodiscus pachydiscus (also called thick-disk mountain-holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. The leaves are glossy green, elliptic to ovate, 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Holodiscus pachydiscus is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. The fruit can also be eaten fresh or dried, and can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holodiscus pachydiscus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holodiscus pachydiscus is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has white flowers in spring and small, red fruits in autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Holodiscus pachydiscus

Holodiscus pachydiscus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,