Chorizema nanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Andrews) Sims
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.26: t. 1032 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603599
Common Names
- Chorizema nanum
- Dwarf Chorizema
- Dwarf Flame Pea
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- Pultenaea nana Andrews [valid]
Description
Chorizema nanum (also called Nanum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Australian Outback ecoregion in Australia. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizema nanum 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 nanum 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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Chorizema nanum 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 nanum
Chorizema nanum is native to Western Australia.
Chorizema nanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizema nanum?
Chorizema nanum
What are the common names of Chorizema nanum?
Dwarf chorizema
What is the natural habitat of Chorizema nanum?
Chorizema nanum 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
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486247-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Chorizema nanum (Andrews) Sims: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.