Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 102. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135817
Common Names
- Lithophragma tripartitum
- Three-Parted Lithophragma
- Three-Parted-Lithophragma
Description
Lithophragma tripartitum (also called Three-Parted 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 tripartitum 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 tripartitum 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 tripartitum 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 tripartitum
Lithophragma tripartitum 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,