Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
holttumianus
ID:
1335842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bor) Widjaja

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 22: 38 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348296

Common Names

  • Chloothamnus holttumianus
  • C. holttumianus
  • Holttumianus

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Description

Chloothamnus holttumianus (also called 'Holttumianus' or 'Holttumianus Broom', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Chloothamnus holttumianus has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloothamnus holttumianus has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloothamnus holttumianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.

Where to Find Chloothamnus holttumianus

Chloothamnus holttumianus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chloothamnus holttumianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloothamnus holttumianus?

Chloothamnus holttumianus

What is the common name of Chloothamnus holttumianus?

Holt's False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Chloothamnus holttumianus?

It is found in grassland, meadows, and pastures in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161244-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].