Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
circaeoides
ID:
600428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahlbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 18: 384 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599760



Common Names

  • Chamira circaeoides
  • Circaeoides Daisy
  • Garden Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Bunias paradoxa Bauks ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chamira cornuta Thunb. [unknown]
  • Heliophila circaeoides L.f. [unknown]

Description

Chamissoa circaeoides (also called Circaea-like chamissoa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves. It produces small, feathery panicles of flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Chamira circaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamira circaeoides are small, yellow and have a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamira circaeoides is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Chamira circaeoides

Chamira circaeoides can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Chamira circaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamira circaeoides?

Chamira circaeoides

What is the common name of Chamira circaeoides?

Circaeoides Chamira

What is the natural habitat of Chamira circaeoides?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Chamira genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References