Suksdorfia violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
1136053
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 15: 42 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135391
Common Names
- Suksdorfia violacea
- Violacea Suksdorfia
- Violet Suksdorfia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Suksdorfia violacea (also called 'Violet suksdorfia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has leathery leaves and small purple flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Suksdorfia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers can be dried for use in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suksdorfia violacea has small, white flowers that are clustered in a tight head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Suksdorfia violacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered position outdoors. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Suksdorfia violacea
Suksdorfia violacea can be found in moist woods, thickets and along streams in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Suksdorfia genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29100116: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.