Zephyra elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
675284
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 1832(Oct.): 236 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674616
Common Names
- Elegant Zephyra
- Elegant Zephyr
- Elegant Zephyr-lily
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- Zephyra amoena Miers [unknown]
- Dicolus caerulescens Phil. [unknown]
Description
Zephyra elegans (also called Elegant Zephyra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, mat-forming habit. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, rocky habitats, such as chaparral and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Zephyra elegans has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zephyra elegans is a small, bell-shaped flower that is usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zephyra elegans is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Zephyra elegans
Zephyra elegans is native to California.
Zephyra elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zephyra elegans?
Zephyra elegans
What is the common name of Zephyra elegans?
Elegant windflower
What is the natural habitat of Zephyra elegans?
It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open habitat, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands
Species in the Zephyra genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula, Conanthera bifolia, Conanthera campanulata, Conanthera trimaculata, Conanthera urceolata, Conanthera trimaculata, Cyanastrum cordifolium, Cyanastrum goetzeanum, Cyanastrum johnstonii, Cyanella alba, Cyanella aquatica, Cyanella cygnea, Cyanella hyacinthoides, Cyanella lutea, Cyanella orchidiformis, Cyanella pentheri, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella marlothii, Eremiolirion amboense, Kabuyea hostifolia, Odontostomum hartwegii, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, Tecophilaea violiflora, Walleria nutans, Walleria mackenzii, Walleria gracilis, Zephyra elegans, Zephyra compacta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279577: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.