Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Mathew & P.H.Raven) Hasenstab & M.G.Simpson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 751 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329298
Common Names
- Greeneocharis Similis
- Similar Greeneocharis
- Like Greeneocharis
Uses & Benefits
Greeneocharis similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greeneocharis similis has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are followed by long, thin, green seed pods that contain tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Greeneocharis similis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Greeneocharis similis
Greeneocharis similis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Greeneocharis similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greeneocharis similis?
Greeneocharis similis
What is the common name of Greeneocharis similis?
Similar Greeneocharis
What is the natural habitat of Greeneocharis similis?
It is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California and Nevada
Species in the Greeneocharis genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,
References
Kunjamma Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Mathew' in the authors string.