Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cliftonii
ID:
1005223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shevock, Ertter & D.W.Taylor

Source:
rjp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 286 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004561



Common Names

  • Neviusia cliftonii
  • Clifton's Snow-Wreath
  • Clifton's Snow Wreath


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Description

Neviusia cliftonii (also called Clifton's snow-wreath, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Neviusia cliftonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neviusia cliftonii has white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neviusia cliftonii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Neviusia cliftonii

Neviusia cliftonii can be found in North America, particularly in the state of Alabama.

Species in the Neviusia genus

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,

References

Dean W. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Taylor' in the authors string.
Barbara Jean Ertter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ertter' in the authors string.
James Robert Shevock (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shevock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303323-2: Based on the initial data import