Status:
valid
Authors:
Howell
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. [Howell] 200.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135816
Common Names
- Lithophragma campanulatum
- Bell-Shaped Lithophragma
- Bell-Shaped-Lithophragma
Description
Lithophragma campanulatum (also called Bell-Flowered Lithophragma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to North America. It has a rosette of small, lobed leaves and bears small white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Lithophragma campanulatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its small, white flowers and is often used in floral arrangements and bouquets. The plant is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a hedge or border.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithophragma campanulatum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and short stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithophragma campanulatum is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 15 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Lithophragma campanulatum
Lithophragma campanulatum is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California.
Species in the Lithophragma genus
Lithophragma maximum,
Lithophragma affine,
Lithophragma bolanderi,
Lithophragma bulbiferum,
Lithophragma cymbalaria,
Lithophragma glabrum,
Lithophragma heterophyllum,
Lithophragma parviflorum,
Lithophragma scabrellum,
Lithophragma trifoliatum,
Lithophragma tenellum,
Lithophragma brevilobum,
Lithophragma campanulatum,
Lithophragma tripartitum,
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Astilboides tabularis,
Bensoniella oregona,
Bergenia ciliata,
Bergenia crassifolia,
Bergenia emeiensis,
Bergenia hissarica,
Bergenia pacumbis,
Bergenia purpurascens,
Bergenia scopulosa,
Bergenia stracheyi,
Bergenia tianquanensis,
Bergenia ugamica,
Bolandra californica,
Bolandra oregana,
Boykinia aconitifolia,
Boykinia intermedia,
Boykinia lycoctonifolia,
Boykinia major,
Boykinia occidentalis,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia rotundifolia,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia cincinnata,