Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
67154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 141 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066483



Common Names

  • Chiliotrichum diffusum
  • Diffuse Chiliotrichum
  • Diffuse Rayless-Goldenrod


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Description

Chiliotrichum diffusum (also called “Diffuse Flatsedge”, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in temperate regions, and is commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliotrichum diffusum is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiliotrichum diffusum has small, yellow flowers with a single seed in each flower head. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliotrichum diffusum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Chiliotrichum diffusum

Chiliotrichum diffusum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Chiliotrichum diffusum FAQ

What is the common name of Chiliotrichum diffusum?

Diffuse Chiliotrichum

What is the scientific name of Diffuse Chiliotrichum?

Chiliotrichum diffusum

What is the family of Diffuse Chiliotrichum?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-23364: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.