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
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.
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 Chersodoma genus
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Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
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Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
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Acanthodesmos distichus,
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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,