Status:
valid
Authors:
Albov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 235 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604275
Common Names
- Chymsydia Agasylloides
- Agasylloides Chymsydia
- Chymsydia
Synonyms
- Selinum agasylloides Albov [unknown]
- Agasyllis chymsydia Drude [unknown]
Description
Chymsydia agasylloides (also called Agasylloides Chymsydia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropics of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chymsydia agasylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chymsydia agasylloides has a white flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chymsydia agasylloides is a low-growing, evergreen, succulent perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Chymsydia agasylloides
Chymsydia agasylloides is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Chymsydia agasylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chymsydia agasylloides?
Chymsydia agasylloides
What type of plant is Chymsydia agasylloides?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Chymsydia agasylloides grow?
Native to South America
Species in the Chymsydia genus
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,