Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
somalensis
ID:
602979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 33 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602311



Common Names

  • Chionothrix Somalensis
  • Somalensis Bromeliad
  • Foxtail Bromeliad


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Description

Chionothrix somalensis (also called Somali Chionothrix, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Chionothrix somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chionothrix somalensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionothrix somalensis can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Chionothrix somalensis

Chionothrix somalensis can be found in Somalia.

Chionothrix somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionothrix somalensis?

Chionothrix somalensis

What is the common name of Chionothrix somalensis?

Somali Snowlover

Where is Chionothrix somalensis found?

Chionothrix somalensis is found in Somalia.

Species in the Chionothrix 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2718387: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.