Chondroscaphe amabilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
852050
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Senghas & G.Gerlach
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, I/B(27): 1658 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851385
Common Names
- Amabilis Chondroscaphe
- Amabilis Grass
- Amabilis Grassland Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chondroscaphe amabilis (also called Amabilis Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chondroscaphe amabilis has yellow flowers with a red center, small, black seeds, and seedlings that are covered in white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chondroscaphe amabilis can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and alkaline soils.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe amabilis
Chondroscaphe amabilis is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to New Mexico.
Chondroscaphe amabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondroscaphe amabilis?
Chondroscaphe amabilis
Where is Chondroscaphe amabilis found?
Chondroscaphe amabilis is found in wet meadows, marshes and wet areas in Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Chondroscaphe amabilis?
Chondroscaphe amabilis has white to pinkish flowers.
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae, Chondroscaphe amabilis, Chondroscaphe atrilinguis, Chondroscaphe bicolor, Chondroscaphe chestertonii, Chondroscaphe eburnea, Chondroscaphe embreei, Chondroscaphe escobariana, Chondroscaphe flaveola, Chondroscaphe gentryi, Chondroscaphe merana, Chondroscaphe plicata, Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis, Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39706: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.