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
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.
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,