Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
604911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23(5): 193. 1896 [30 May 1896]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604243

Common Names

  • Chylismia Cardiophylla
  • Cardiophylla Chylismia
  • Chylismia

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Synonyms

  • Oenothera cardiophylla Torr. [unknown]
  • Camissonia cardiophylla (Torr.) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Oenothera cardiophylla longituba Jeps. [unknown]
  • Oenothera cardiophylla petiolaris M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Oenothera cardiophylla splendens Munz & I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Chylismia cardiophylla (also called Heart-leaved Chylismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It has long, narrow leaves with a heart-shaped base and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chylismia cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chylismia cardiophylla sub. cedrosensis (Greene) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Chylismia cardiophylla sub. robusta (P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chylismia cardiophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chylismia cardiophylla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chylismia cardiophylla

Chylismia cardiophylla is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Chylismia cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chylismia cardiophylla?

Chylismia cardiophylla

Where is Chylismia cardiophylla found?

Chylismia cardiophylla is found in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Chylismia cardiophylla prefer?

Chylismia cardiophylla prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720420: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.