Chorizema humile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 254 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603596
Common Names
- Chorizema humile
- Low Chorizema
- Low Flame Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chorizema humile (also called Dwarf Chorizema, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a distinctive, dwarf-like shape, and produces small yellow flowers in the spring. It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as heathlands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizema humile is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chorizema humile is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chorizema humile is an evergreen, low-growing, spreading perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Chorizema humile
Chorizema humile is native to Western Australia.
Chorizema humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizema humile?
Chorizema humile
What are the common names of Chorizema humile?
Dwarf chorizema
What is the natural habitat of Chorizema humile?
Chorizema humile is native to Australia
Species in the Chorizema genus
Chorizema cordatum, Chorizema trigonum, Chorizema glycinifolium, Chorizema genistoides, Chorizema diversifolium, Chorizema aciculare, Chorizema ilicifolium, Chorizema cytisoides, Chorizema rhombeum, Chorizema uncinatum, Chorizema parviflorum, Chorizema dicksonii, Chorizema nervosum, Chorizema reticulatum, Chorizema circinale, Chorizema humile, Chorizema nanum, Chorizema retrorsum, Chorizema rhynchotropis, Chorizema ulotropis, Chorizema carinatum, Chorizema obtusifolium, Chorizema racemosum, Chorizema spathulatum, Chorizema varium,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486241-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Chorizema humile Turcz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.