Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
604909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23(5): 194. 1896 [30 May 1896]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604241

Common Names

  • Chylismia Brevipes
  • Brevipes Chylismia
  • Chylismia

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera brevipes A.Gray [unknown]
  • Oenothera divaricata Greene [unknown]
  • Camissonia brevipes (A.Gray) P.H.Raven [unknown]

Description

Chylismia brevipes (also called Short-stalked Chylismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chylismia brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chylismia brevipes sub. arizonica (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Chylismia brevipes sub. pallidula (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chylismia brevipes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chylismia brevipes is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chylismia brevipes

Chylismia brevipes is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Chylismia brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chylismia brevipes?

Chylismia brevipes

Where is Chylismia brevipes found?

Chylismia brevipes is found in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Chylismia brevipes prefer?

Chylismia brevipes prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720419: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.