Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
600383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) R.H.Shan & S.L.Liou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 55(1): 130 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599715



Common Names

  • Chamaesium delavayi
  • Delavayi Daisy
  • Garden Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Trachydium delavayi Franch. [unknown]
  • Chamaesium novemjugum delavayi (Franch.) C.Norman [unknown]

Description

Chamaesium delavayi (also called Delavay's Vigna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaesium delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaesium delavayi is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaesium delavayi is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Chamaesium delavayi

Chamaesium delavayi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Chamaesium delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaesium delavayi?

Chamaesium delavayi

What type of plant is Chamaesium delavayi?

Perennial herb

Where does Chamaesium delavayi grow?

It grows in moist, acidic soils in North America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2715754: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Shou Lu Liou (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Liou' in the authors string.
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.