Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ericifolium
ID:
603858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Minod

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 10: 236 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603190



Common Names

  • Chodaphyton ericifolium
  • Heath-leaved Chodaphyton
  • Heath-leaved Groundsel


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Description

Chodaphyton ericifolium (also called Heath-leaved Chodaphyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Chodaphyton ericifolium is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover or in containers. It can be used to create a tropical effect in the garden and can be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chodaphyton ericifolium has white flowers with yellowish green stripes and a yellowish green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chodaphyton ericifolium is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Chodaphyton ericifolium

Chodaphyton ericifolium can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Chodaphyton ericifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chodaphyton ericifolium?

Chodaphyton ericifolium

What is the common name of Chodaphyton ericifolium?

Heath-leaved Chodaphyton

What is the natural habitat of Chodaphyton ericifolium?

It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Species in the Chodaphyton genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Marcel Maurice Minod (1887-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Minod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57036-2: 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].