Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
candida
ID:
2611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 2(8): 33 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001940



Common Names

  • Chersodoma
  • Candida
  • White-flowered


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Synonyms

  • Senecio chersodomus Reiche [unknown]
  • Senecio oxydon Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio oxyodon Phil. [unknown]

Description

Chersodoma candida (also called White-flowered chersodoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chersodoma candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chersodoma candida is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chersodoma candida is a perennial herb native to Chile. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chersodoma candida

Chersodoma candida can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Chersodoma candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chersodoma candida?

Chersodoma candida

What type of plant is Chersodoma candida?

Perennial herb

Where is Chersodoma candida found?

Central Asia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References