Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 193 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604255
Common Names
- Chylismia Scapoidea
- Scapoidea Chylismia
- Chylismia
Synonyms
- Oenothera scapoidea Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Oenothera scapoidea brachycarpa P.H.Raven [unknown]
- Chylismia scapoidea brachycarpa (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch [unknown]
- Camissonia scapoidea (Torr. & A.Gray) P.H.Raven [unknown]
- Camissonia scapoidea brachycarpa (P.H.Raven) P.H.Raven [unknown]
- Chylismia cruciformis (Kellogg) Howell [unknown]
- Chylismia scapoidea seorsa A.Nelson [unknown]
- Chylismia scapoidea aurantiaca Davidson & Moxley [unknown]
- Oenothera scapoidea seorsa Munz [unknown]
- Oenothera brevipes scapoidea (Torr. & A.Gray) H.Lév. [unknown]
- Oenothera scapoidea parryi M.E.Jones [unknown]
Description
Chylismia scapoidea (also called Scapoid 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 scapoidea 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 scapoidea sub. macrocarpa (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Chylismia scapoidea sub. utahensis (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chylismia scapoidea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chylismia scapoidea 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 scapoidea
Chylismia scapoidea is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Chylismia scapoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chylismia scapoidea?
Chylismia scapoidea
What type of plant is Chylismia scapoidea?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Chylismia scapoidea grow?
Native to North America
Species in the Chylismia genus
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,
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,