Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leiosperma
ID:
1043844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 14: 456. (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043182



Common Names

  • Chondrilla Leiosperma
  • Smooth Chondrilla
  • Smooth False Sow-thistle


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Description

Chondrilla leiosperma (also called Slender Chondrilla, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chondrilla leiosperma is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chondrilla leiosperma has yellow flowers with white centers and yellow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chondrilla leiosperma is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Chondrilla leiosperma

Chondrilla leiosperma is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Chondrilla genus

Chondrilla phaeocephala, Chondrilla chondrilloides, Chondrilla aspera, Chondrilla macrocarpa, Chondrilla bosseana, Chondrilla pauciflora, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla laticoronata, Chondrilla brevirostris, Chondrilla macra, Chondrilla juncea, Chondrilla lejosperma, Chondrilla urumoffii, Chondrilla tenuiramosa, Chondrilla graminea, Chondrilla latifolia, Chondrilla speciosum, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla mariae, Chondrilla venetum, Chondrilla canescens, Chondrilla kusnezovii, Chondrilla maracandica, Chondrilla yossii, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla gibbirostris, Chondrilla evae, Chondrilla ornata, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla rouillieri, Chondrilla spinosa, Chondrilla leiosperma,

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 tro-100376643: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.