Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cymosa
ID:
599841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 263 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599173



Common Names

  • Chaetonychia cymosa
  • Cymose Chaetonychia
  • Cymose False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Paronychia cymosa (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Illecebrum cymosum L. [unknown]

Description

Chaetonychia cymosa (also called Cymose Chaetonychia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetonychia cymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various skin and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetonychia cymosa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetonychia cymosa can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Chaetonychia cymosa

Chaetonychia cymosa is found in tropical Africa.

Chaetonychia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetonychia cymosa?

Chaetonychia cymosa

What is the common name of Chaetonychia cymosa?

Cymose Chaetonychia

Where is Chaetonychia cymosa found?

Bolivia

Species in the Chaetonychia genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2714434: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.