Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
601473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1781

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 10 (1781)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600805



Common Names

  • Diffuse Chenolea
  • Diffuse Chenopodiopsis
  • Diffuse Goosefoot


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Synonyms

  • Salsola canescens Desf. [unknown]
  • Caroxylon canescens (Moq.) Akhani & Roalson [unknown]
  • Bassia diffusa (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chenopodium sericeum (Aiton) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Echinopsilon diffusus (Thunb.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Echinopsilon sericeus (Aiton) Moq. [unknown]
  • Kochia sericea (Aiton) Schrad. [unknown]
  • Salsola diffusa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Salsola sericea Aiton [unknown]

Description

Chenolea diffusa (also called the Diffuse Chenolea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping stem with small, oval leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chenolea diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenolea diffusa has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenolea diffusa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seed must be fresh and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Chenolea diffusa

Chenolea diffusa is found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Chenolea diffusa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chenolea diffusa?

Chenolea diffusa prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

How much light does Chenolea diffusa need?

Chenolea diffusa needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

How often should Chenolea diffusa be watered?

Chenolea diffusa should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Chenolea 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,

References