Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
perpusilloides
ID:
1329293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Smedmark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 180 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341747

Common Names

  • Chamaecallis perpusilloides
  • Perpusilloides Chamaecallis
  • Perpusilloides

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Description

Chamaecallis perpusilloides (also called perpusilloid chamaecallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and a few leaves, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to Mexico, and it is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and garrigues.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecallis perpusilloides is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecallis perpusilloides is a white-pinkish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecallis perpusilloides is a bulbous perennial native to the United States. It can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Corms should be planted in late spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chamaecallis perpusilloides

Chamaecallis perpusilloides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Chamaecallis perpusilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecallis perpusilloides?

Chamaecallis perpusilloides

What is the common name of Chamaecallis perpusilloides?

Dwarf Chamaecallis

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecallis perpusilloides?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Chamaecallis genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Jenny Smedmark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smedmark' in the authors string.