Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
600433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 197 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599765



Common Names

  • Chamissoa altissima
  • Altissima Daisy
  • Garden Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Kokera paniculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Achyranthes altissima Jacq. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes baccata Pav. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia major Griseb. [unknown]
  • Celosia sparsa Forsyth ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia tomentosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima albogrisea Suess. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima brevistyla Seub. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima densiflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima densipaniculata Suess. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima glabrata Seub. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima grandispicata Suess. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima laxiflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima longistyla Seub. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima rubella Suess. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima semispicata Suess. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa frondosa Hashim. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa macrocarpa Kunth [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima altissima [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima brevistyla Seub. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa altissima longistyla Seub. [unknown]

Description

Chamissoa altissima (also called Tall chamissoa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves. It produces small, feathery panicles of flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Chamissoa altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamissoa altissima are small, yellow and have a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamissoa altissima is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Chamissoa altissima

Chamissoa altissima can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Chamissoa altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamissoa altissima?

Chamissoa altissima

What is the common name of Chamissoa altissima?

Tall Chamissoa

What is the natural habitat of Chamissoa altissima?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Chamissoa genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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