Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamaepitys
ID:
1105743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 222 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105081



Common Names

  • Lenzia chamaepitys
  • Chamaepitys Lenzia
  • Lenzia


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Description

Lenzia chamaepitys (also called 'Chamaepitys Lenzia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Lenzia chamaepitys is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lenzia chamaepitys has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lenzia chamaepitys is propagated through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Lenzia chamaepitys

Lenzia chamaepitys is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean.

Species in the Lenzia genus

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

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