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Ceanothus ×vanrensselaeri
Scientific Name: Ceanothus ×vanrensselaeri
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri, also known as Vanrensselaer ceanothus, is a species of shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Ceanothus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus vanrensselaeri Roof
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Genus: Ceanothus L.
- The species was described by James B. Roof in 1967.
- Ceanothus vanrensselaeri is considered a validly published name.
Hybrid Origin
- According to the USDA PLANTS database, Ceanothus vanrensselaeri is a hybrid between C. incanus and C. thyrsiflorus.
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Ceanothus is primarily found in North America.
Ecological Role
- Ceanothus species are nitrogen-fixing, contributing to soil enrichment in their native habitats.
Traditional Uses
- Ceanothus species, in general, are prized as honey plants and have been used medicinally and ceremonially.
Further Resources
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): https://www.itis.gov/ (Search TSN 28515)
- Tropicos database: https://tropicos.org/
- Discover Life: https://www.discoverlife.org/