Darlingtonia californica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
638825
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 6(4): 5 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638157
Common Names
- Darlingtonia californica
- Californica Darlingtonia
- Darlingtonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darlingtonia californica (also called California Darlingtonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in open forests and scrub at altitudes of 1500-3000 m. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, 2-4 cm long, and the flowers are white, fragrant, and borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Darlingtonia californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Darlingtonia californica are white or pink, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Darlingtonia californica is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Darlingtonia californica
Darlingtonia californica can be found in the western United States, particularly in California and Oregon.
Darlingtonia californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Darlingtonia californica?
Darlingtonia californica
What is the common name of Darlingtonia californica?
California Darlingtonia
What is the natural habitat of Darlingtonia californica?
Tropical rainforests of California
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2757503: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.