Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
599806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 3, 10: 341. 1848 [Dec 1848]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599138

Common Names

  • Chaetachme aristata
  • Awned Chaetachme
  • Awned Bristle-flower

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Synonyms

  • Bosqueia spinosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Celtis appendiculata E.Mey. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis aristata E.Mey. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis subdentata E.Mey. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Chaetachme madagascariensis Baker [unknown]
  • Chaetachme meyeri Harv. [unknown]
  • Chaetachme microcarpa Rendle [unknown]
  • Chaetachme nitida Planch. & Harv. [unknown]
  • Chaetachme serrata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Chaetachme aristata (also called Bristly Chaetachme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetachme aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetachme aristata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetachme aristata is a hardy, perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to the garden.

Where to Find Chaetachme aristata

Chaetachme aristata is found in South Africa.

Chaetachme aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetachme aristata?

Chaetachme aristata

What is the common name of Chaetachme aristata?

Aristate Chaetachme

What is the family of Chaetachme aristata?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Chaetachme genus

Species in the Ulmaceae family

Ampelocera albertiae, Ampelocera cubensis, Ampelocera edentula, Ampelocera glabra, Ampelocera hottlei, Ampelocera longissima, Ampelocera macphersonii, Ampelocera macrocarpa, Ampelocera pubescens, Ampelocera ruizii, Ampelocera verrucosa, Chaetachme aristata, Hemiptelea davidii, Holoptelea grandis, Holoptelea integrifolia, Phyllostylon rhamnoides, Planera aquatica, Ulmus minor, Ulmus mexicana, Ulmus lesueurii, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elliptica, Ulmus hollandica, Ulmus uyematsui, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus thomasii, Ulmus brandisiana, Ulmus androssowii, Ulmus canescens, Ulmus americana, Ulmus alata, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmus glaucescens, Ulmus parvifolia, Ulmus serotina, Ulmus crassifolia, Ulmus laciniata, Ulmus macrocarpa, Ulmus castaneifolia, Ulmus bergmanniana, Ulmus changii, Ulmus elongata, Ulmus gaussenii, Ulmus lamellosa, Ulmus kunmingensis, Ulmus harbinensis, Ulmus pseudopropinqua, Ulmus chenmoui,

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