Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distigmatosa
ID:
356483

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Diels & Pritz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 82 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355815

Common Names

  • Distigmatosa Juniper
  • Distigmatosa Cedar
  • Distigmatosa White Cedar

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Description

Chrysitrix distigmatosa (also called Distigmatose Chrysitrix, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysitrix distigmatosa is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysitrix distigmatosa has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, rounded shrubs with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysitrix distigmatosa is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Chrysitrix distigmatosa

Chrysitrix distigmatosa can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Chrysitrix distigmatosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysitrix distigmatosa?

Chrysitrix distigmatosa

What is the common name of Chrysitrix distigmatosa?

Distigmatose chrysitrix

What is the natural habitat of Chrysitrix distigmatosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74887-3: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].