Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
600404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 201 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599736



Common Names

  • Chamarea gracillima
  • Gracillima Daisy
  • Garden Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Schlechterosciadium gracillimum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Helosciadium gracillimum (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Chamarea gracillima (also called Graceful 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 gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamarea gracillima are small, yellow and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamarea gracillima 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 gracillima

Chamarea gracillima can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Chamarea gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamarea gracillima?

Chamarea gracillima

What is the common name of Chamarea gracillima?

Graceful Chamarea

What is the natural habitat of Chamarea gracillima?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-2715788: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.