Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 180 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602176
Common Names
- Chilocardamum patagonicum
- Patagonicum Chilocardamum
- Patagonian Cardamom
Synonyms
- Cardamine patagonica Speg. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium patagonicum Speg. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium flexicaule Dusén [unknown]
- Thelypodium flexicaule Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Chilocardamum patagonicum (also called Patagonian Chilocardamum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a branched stem and is covered with a white bloom. It grows in meadows, pastures, and waste places, and prefers moist, rich soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chilocardamum patagonicum is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and bright colors.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chilocardamum patagonicum has a bright yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chilocardamum patagonicum is a perennial herb that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Chilocardamum patagonicum
Chilocardamum patagonicum can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Chilocardamum patagonicum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Chilocardamum patagonicum?
Chilocardamum patagonicum is native to South America.
What is the size of Chilocardamum patagonicum?
Chilocardamum patagonicum typically grows to a height of around 0.6 m (2 ft).
What is the optimal temperature for Chilocardamum patagonicum?
Chilocardamum patagonicum prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F).
Species in the Chilocardamum genus
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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,
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Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
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Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
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Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
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Aethionema turcicum,
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