Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
604945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Albov) Woronow ex Grossh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 3: 174 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604277



Common Names

  • Chymsydia Colchica
  • Colchica Chymsydia
  • Chymsydia


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Synonyms

  • Chymsydia agasylloides colchica Albov [unknown]

Description

Chymsydia colchica (also called Colchic 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 colchica 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 colchica has a yellow flower with red-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chymsydia colchica 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 colchica

Chymsydia colchica is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Chymsydia colchica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chymsydia colchica?

Chymsydia colchica

What type of plant is Chymsydia colchica?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Chymsydia colchica 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720457: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Yury Nikolaevitch Voronov (1874-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woronow' in the authors string.
Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.