Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusus
ID:
1335844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) Widjaja

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 22: 39 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348298



Common Names

  • Chloothamnus obtusus
  • C. obtusus
  • Obtusus


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Description

Chloothamnus obtusus (also called 'Obtusus' or 'Obtusus Broom', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Chloothamnus obtusus has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloothamnus obtusus has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloothamnus obtusus is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Chloothamnus obtusus

Chloothamnus obtusus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chloothamnus obtusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloothamnus obtusus?

Chloothamnus obtusus

What is the common name of Chloothamnus obtusus?

Obtuse Chloothamnus

What is the natural habitat of Chloothamnus obtusus?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161246-1: 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].