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Ceanothus ×lobbianus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus ×lobbianus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ceanothus lobbianus: An Overview
Ceanothus lobbianus, also known as Californian lilac, is a species of shrub in the genus Ceanothus. Several cultivars and hybrids exist, including Ceanothus x lobbianus 'Southmead' and Ceanothus x lobbianus 'Russellianus'.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub with dense branches.
- The plant has elliptical leathery leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a shrub with dense branches.
- The plant has elliptical leathery leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus lobbianus Hook.
- Common Name: Californian lilac
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms or related species: Ceanothus x lobbianus
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant has a natural distribution in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ceanothus lobbianus is described as an erect evergreen shrub growing to 1 meter with dense branches.
- It has elliptical, leathery leaves.
Ecology
- The cultivar Ceanothus x lobbianus 'Southmead' is known to attract bees.
Genetic Information
- All species of Ceanothus have 24 chromosomes and are diploid.
Quirky Facts
- Ceanothus x lobbianus 'Southmead' has won an RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Award.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found on the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) website.
- The species is listed in the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) and the Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG).
- Tropicos offers project-specific information and language options.
- More information can be found in Flore des serres et des jardins de l'Europe by Charles Lemaire and others.