Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
easthamii
ID:
722379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Calder & Savile

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 11: 54 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721712

Common Names

  • Easthamii Heuchera
  • Heuchera
  • Easthamii

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Description

Heuchera easthamii (also called Eastham's Heuchera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. It is an evergreen perennial with white flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heuchera easthamii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heuchera easthamii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heuchera easthamii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a cool, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Heuchera easthamii

Heuchera easthamii can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Heuchera easthamii FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Heuchera easthamii?

Heuchera easthamii requires moist soil and full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal pH range for Heuchera easthamii?

The ideal pH range for Heuchera easthamii is 6.5-7.5.

What is the typical flowering period for Heuchera easthamii?

The typical flowering period for Heuchera easthamii is from June to August.

Species in the Heuchera genus

Heuchera alba, Heuchera easthamii, Heuchera longipetala, Heuchera wootonii, Heuchera woodsiaphila, Heuchera richardsonii, Heuchera americana, Heuchera parviflora, Heuchera villosa, Heuchera abramsii, Heuchera bracteata, Heuchera brevistaminea, Heuchera caespitosa, Heuchera chlorantha, Heuchera cylindrica, Heuchera eastwoodiae, Heuchera elegans, Heuchera glabra, Heuchera glomerulata, Heuchera grossulariifolia, Heuchera hallii, Heuchera hirsutissima, Heuchera longiflora, Heuchera maxima, Heuchera merriamii, Heuchera micrantha, Heuchera missouriensis, Heuchera novamexicana, Heuchera parishii, Heuchera parvifolia, Heuchera pilosissima, Heuchera puberula, Heuchera pubescens, Heuchera pulchella, Heuchera rubescens, Heuchera sanguinea, Heuchera ovalifolia, Heuchera macrorhiza, Heuchera aceroides, Heuchera caroliniana, Heuchera acutifolia, Heuchera nana, Heuchera mexicana, Heuchera soltisii, Heuchera inconstans, Heuchera lakelae, Heuchera rosendahlii, Heuchera wellsiae,

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

James Alexander Calder (1915-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calder' in the authors string.
Douglas Barton Osborne Savile (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Savile' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287589-2: Based on the initial data import