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
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.
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 Chiliotrichum genus
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,