Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
1136389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 352 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135727



Common Names

  • Climbing Tanakaea
  • Climbing Tanakaea
  • Climbing Tanakaea


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Description

Tanakaea radicans (also called creeping tanakaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has white flowers and is characterized by its creeping stems. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Tanakaea radicans 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

Tanakaea radicans has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanakaea radicans is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 10 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Tanakaea radicans

Tanakaea radicans is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Species in the Tanakaea 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-29100772: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.