Status:
valid
Authors:
L.W.Cayzer & Crisp
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 352 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508752
Common Names
- Cheiranthera telfordii
- Telford's Cheiranthera
- Telfordii Cheiranthera
Description
Cheiranthera telfordii (also called Telford's Cheiranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are obovate to elliptic, and its flowers are white. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cheiranthera telfordii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheiranthera telfordii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheiranthera telfordii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Cheiranthera telfordii
Cheiranthera telfordii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and along streambanks.
Cheiranthera telfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheiranthera telfordii?
Cheiranthera telfordii
What type of plant is Cheiranthera telfordii?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Cheiranthera telfordii native to?
South America
Species in the Cheiranthera genus
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata,
Auranticarpa ilicifolia,
Auranticarpa melanosperma,
Auranticarpa papyracea,
Auranticarpa resinosa,
Auranticarpa rhombifolia,
Bentleya spinescens,
Billardiera coriacea,
Billardiera cymosa,
Billardiera drummondii,
Billardiera floribunda,
Billardiera fraseri,
Billardiera fusiformis,
Billardiera heterophylla,
Billardiera laxiflora,
Billardiera lehmanniana,
Billardiera longiflora,
Billardiera macrantha,
Billardiera mutabilis,
Billardiera nesophila,
Billardiera ovalis,
Billardiera rubens,
Billardiera scandens,
Billardiera sericophora,
Billardiera speciosa,
Billardiera uniflora,
Billardiera variifolia,
Billardiera venusta,
Billardiera versicolor,
Billardiera viridiflora,
Bursaria calcicola,
Bursaria incana,
Bursaria longisepala,
Bursaria occidentalis,
Bursaria reevesii,
Bursaria spinosa,
Bursaria tenuifolia,
Bursaria cayzerae,
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Hymenosporum flavum,
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,