Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1136357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 90 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135695



Common Names

  • Modest Saxifrage
  • Modest Saxifrage
  • Modest Saxifrage


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Description

Whipplea modesta (also called Whipple's willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has white flowers and is characterized by its small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Whipplea modesta is often used in rock gardens and as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in borders and beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Whipplea modesta is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whipplea modesta is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote flowering.

Where to Find Whipplea modesta

Whipplea modesta is native to California and can be found in the coastal ranges, foothills, and mountains of the state.

Species in the Whipplea 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,

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