Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
multiarticulata
ID:
355818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 6: 48 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355150



Common Names

  • Chorizandra multiarticulata
  • Multiarticulata Chorizandra
  • Multiarticulata Plant


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Description

Chorizandra multiarticulata (also called Multi-articulate Chorizandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorizandra multiarticulata 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 multiarticulata

Chorizandra multiarticulata 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 multiarticulata FAQ

What is the common name of Chorizandra multiarticulata?

Multiarticulate Chorizandra

What is the scientific name of Multiarticulate Chorizandra?

Chorizandra multiarticulata

What is the natural habitat of Chorizandra multiarticulata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303394-1: 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].