Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sheldonii
ID:
614339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Doweld

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 33: 165. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613671

Common Names

  • Cochemiea Sheldonii
  • Sheldon's Cochemiea
  • Sheldon Cochemiea

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Synonyms

  • Mammillaria marnieriana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria alamensis R.T.Craig [unknown]
  • Neomammillaria inaiae (R.T.Craig) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Neomammillaria alamensis (R.T.Craig) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Chilita alamensis (R.T.Craig) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Chilita inae (R.T.Craig) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Chilita sheldonii (Britton & Rose) Orcutt [unknown]
  • Ebnerella guirocobensis (R.T.Craig) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Ebnerella inaiae (R.T.Craig) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Ebnerella sheldonii (Britton & Rose) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria guirocobensis R.T.Craig [unknown]
  • Mammillaria inaiae Р.Т.Craig [unknown]
  • Neomammillaria sheldonii Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Mammillaria sheldonii (Britton & Rose) Boed. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria grahamii sheldonii (Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Mammillaria gueldemanniana guirocobensis (R.T.Craig) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria microcarpa sheldonii (Britton & Rose) Neutel. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria milleri sheldonii (Britton & Rose) Neutel. [unknown]

Description

Cochemiea sheldonii (also called Sheldon's Cochemiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family, Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wet, sandy soils near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Cochemiea sheldonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochemiea sheldonii has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochemiea sheldonii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cochemiea sheldonii

Cochemiea sheldonii is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Cochemiea sheldonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochemiea sheldonii?

Cochemiea sheldonii

What is the common name of Cochemiea sheldonii?

Sheldon's Cochemiea

What is the natural habitat of Cochemiea sheldonii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cochemiea genus

Cochemiea barbata, Cochemiea capensis, Cochemiea dioica, Cochemiea grahamii, Cochemiea halei, Cochemiea maritima, Cochemiea phitauiana, Cochemiea pondii, Cochemiea poselgeri, Cochemiea saboae, Cochemiea setispina, Cochemiea sheldonii, Cochemiea swinglei, Cochemiea theresae, Cochemiea wrightii, Cochemiea albicans, Cochemiea angelensis, Cochemiea armillata, Cochemiea blossfeldiana, Cochemiea boolii, Cochemiea bullardiana, Cochemiea cerralboa, Cochemiea conoidea, Cochemiea estebanensis, Cochemiea fraileana, Cochemiea goodridgei, Cochemiea guelzowiana, Cochemiea hutchisoniana, Cochemiea insularis, Cochemiea macdougallii, Cochemiea mainiae, Cochemiea multidigitata, Cochemiea palmeri, Cochemiea schumannii, Cochemiea tetrancistra, Cochemiea thomasii, Cochemiea thornberi, Cochemiea viridiflora, Cochemiea mazatlanensis,

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