Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
355813

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 594 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355145



Common Names

  • Chorizandra australis
  • Australian Chorizandra
  • Australian Chorizandra Plant


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Description

Chorizandra australis (also called southern clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to North America, in the United States from California east to Colorado and Utah, and south to Arizona and New Mexico. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chorizandra australis is used as a source of timber, fuel, and food. Its timber is used for furniture, construction, and other woodworking projects. Its fuel is used for cooking and heating. Its edible fruits are used in a variety of dishes and desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chorizandra australis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorizandra australis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chorizandra australis

Chorizandra australis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Chorizandra australis FAQ

What is the common name of Chorizandra australis?

Australian Chorizandra

What is the scientific name of Australian Chorizandra?

Chorizandra australis

What is the natural habitat of Chorizandra australis?

It is found in temperate regions of the world, such as Australia and New Zealand.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976771-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].