Chorizema retrorsum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Taylor & Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.5: 315 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603605
Common Names
- Chorizema retrorsum
- Retrorse Chorizema
- Retrorse Flame Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chorizema retrorsum (also called Retrorsum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Australian Outback ecoregion in Australia. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizema retrorsum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorizema retrorsum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chorizema retrorsum is an evergreen, low-growing, spreading perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Chorizema retrorsum
Chorizema retrorsum is native to Western Australia.
Chorizema retrorsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizema retrorsum?
Chorizema retrorsum
What are the common names of Chorizema retrorsum?
Retrorse chorizema
What is the natural habitat of Chorizema retrorsum?
Chorizema retrorsum is native to Australia
Species in the Chorizema genus
Chorizema cordatum, Chorizema trigonum, Chorizema glycinifolium, Chorizema genistoides, Chorizema diversifolium, Chorizema aciculare, Chorizema ilicifolium, Chorizema cytisoides, Chorizema rhombeum, Chorizema uncinatum, Chorizema parviflorum, Chorizema dicksonii, Chorizema nervosum, Chorizema reticulatum, Chorizema circinale, Chorizema humile, Chorizema nanum, Chorizema retrorsum, Chorizema rhynchotropis, Chorizema ulotropis, Chorizema carinatum, Chorizema obtusifolium, Chorizema racemosum, Chorizema spathulatum, Chorizema varium,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Joan M. Taylor (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961133-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Chorizema retrorsum J.M.Taylor & Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.