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Sacramento waxydogbane
Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis var. venusta
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sacramento Waxydogbane (Cycladenia humilis)
Cycladenia humilis, commonly known as Sacramento waxydogbane, is a unique and relatively uncommon plant found in specific regions of the United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cycladenia humilis Benth.
- Common Names: Sacramento waxydogbane, Sacramento waxy-dogbane, Jones' cycladenia, Jones' waxy dogbane, Jones' waxydogbane, Showy cycladenia.
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species; Variety
- Monotypic Genus: Cycladenia (Cycladenia humilis is the sole member)
- Synonyms: Cycladenia humilis var. tomentosa (A. Gray) A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
Sacramento waxydogbane is native to mountainous areas in the western and southwestern United States, including California (e.g., Lassen Volcanic National Park, Brokeoff Mountain Trail). It is often found in central and northern California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial
- Grown Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Possesses broad ovoid features
Cultivation
- Avoid excessive watering; allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Young or recently sheltered specimens may require more frequent watering compared to mature plants.
Subordinate Taxa
- Cycladenia humilis Benth. var. venusta (Eastw.) Woodson ex Munz
- Cycladenia humilis var. humilis
Further Information
- Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cycladenia humilis.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information and images.