Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 262 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599735
Common Names
- Chamarea esterhuyseniae
- Esterhuyseniae Daisy
- Garden Daisy
Description
Chamarea esterhuyseniae (also called Esterhuysen's chamarea, 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
Chamarea esterhuyseniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chamarea esterhuyseniae are small, yellow and have a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamarea esterhuyseniae is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. 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 Chamarea esterhuyseniae
Chamarea esterhuyseniae can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Chamarea esterhuyseniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamarea esterhuyseniae?
Chamarea esterhuyseniae
What is the common name of Chamarea esterhuyseniae?
Esterhuysen's Chamarea
What is the natural habitat of Chamarea esterhuyseniae?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Chamarea genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,