Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
604929

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 56: 66 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604261

Common Names

  • Chylismia Walkeri
  • Walkeri Chylismia
  • Chylismia

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera watsonii Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Oenothera walkeri (A.Nelson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Oenothera multijuga S.Watson [unknown]
  • Oenothera multijuga parviflora Munz [unknown]
  • Oenothera brevipes parviflora S.Watson [unknown]
  • Camissonia multijuga (S.Watson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Camissonia walkeri (A.Nelson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Chylismia hirta A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Chylismia multijuga (S.Watson) Small [unknown]
  • Chylismia parviflora (S.Watson) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Oenothera brevipes multijuga (S.Watson) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Oenothera multijuga orientalis Munz [unknown]

Description

Chylismia walkeri (also called Walker'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 walkeri 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 walkeri sub. tortilis (Jeps.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chylismia walkeri 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 walkeri 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 walkeri

Chylismia walkeri is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Chylismia walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chylismia walkeri?

Chylismia walkeri

What type of plant is Chylismia walkeri?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Chylismia walkeri 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-2720438: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.