Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
specicola
ID:
509460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 208 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508792

Common Names

  • Chylismia specicola
  • Specicola Desert Star
  • Specicola Star

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera specicola P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Camissonia specicola (P.H.Raven) P.H.Raven [unknown]

Description

Chylismia specicola (also called Spiny Suncup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow, cup-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chylismia specicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chylismia specicola sub. hesperia (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chylismia specicola is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chylismia specicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chylismia specicola

Chylismia specicola can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Chylismia specicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chylismia specicola?

Chylismia specicola

What type of plant is Chylismia specicola?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Chylismia specicola 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-2606680: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.