Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parryi
ID:
604918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 193 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604250

Common Names

  • Chylismia Parryi
  • Parryi Chylismia
  • Chylismia

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera tenuissima M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Oenothera parryi S.Watson [unknown]
  • Camissonia parryi (S.Watson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Chylismia tenuissima (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Chylismia parryi (also called Parry's 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 parryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chylismia parryi 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 parryi is a low-growing, evergreen, succulent perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chylismia parryi

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

Chylismia parryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chylismia parryi?

Chylismia parryi

What type of plant is Chylismia parryi?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Chylismia parryi grow?

Native to North America

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-2720428: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.