Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
halophila
ID:
11178

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Cooke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Australia 3: 1613 (1986) (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010507

Common Names

  • Halophila Chondropyxis
  • Chondropyxis Halophila
  • Halophila

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Description

Chondropyxis halophila (also called salt-loving cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in salt marshes and other saline habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chondropyxis halophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chondropyxis halophila has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chondropyxis halophila is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Chondropyxis halophila

Chondropyxis halophila is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Chondropyxis halophila FAQ

What are the common names of Chondropyxis halophila?

Common names of Chondropyxis halophila include salt-loving pyxis, salt-loving pyxis daisy, and salt-loving pyxis daisy.

What is the scientific name of Chondropyxis halophila?

The scientific name of Chondropyxis halophila is Chondropyxis halophila.

What is the natural habitat of Chondropyxis halophila?

Chondropyxis halophila is found in dry, sunny areas such as coastal dunes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Species in the Chondropyxis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110174: Based on the initial data import
David Alan Cooke (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Cooke' in the authors string.