Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tripartitum
ID:
1136479

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


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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.

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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 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,

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