Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 177 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603438
Common Names
- Chorizanthe brevicornu
- Short-horned Chorizanthe
- Short-horned Spineflower
Synonyms
- Chorizanthe brevicornu brevicornu [unknown]
- Chorizanthe brevicornu brevicornu [unknown]
Description
Chorizanthe brevicornu (also called 'Short-horned Chorizanthe', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizanthe brevicornu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chorizanthe brevicornu var. spathulata (Small ex Rydb.) C.L.Hitchc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorizanthe brevicornu has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorizanthe brevicornu is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Chorizanthe brevicornu
Chorizanthe brevicornu is native to California.
Chorizanthe brevicornu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe brevicornu?
Chorizanthe brevicornu
What is the common name of Chorizanthe brevicornu?
Short-horned Chorizanthe
Where is Chorizanthe brevicornu found?
Chorizanthe brevicornu is found in California
Species in the Chorizanthe genus
Chorizanthe angustifolia,
Chorizanthe biloba,
Chorizanthe blakleyi,
Chorizanthe brevicornu,
Chorizanthe breweri,
Chorizanthe clevelandii,
Chorizanthe commisuralis,
Chorizanthe corrugata,
Chorizanthe cuspidata,
Chorizanthe dasyantha,
Chorizanthe densa,
Chorizanthe deserticola,
Chorizanthe diffusa,
Chorizanthe douglasii,
Chorizanthe fasciculata,
Chorizanthe fimbriata,
Chorizanthe flava,
Chorizanthe flavescens,
Chorizanthe frankenioides,
Chorizanthe glabrescens,
Chorizanthe howellii,
Chorizanthe humilis,
Chorizanthe illapelina,
Chorizanthe inequalis,
Chorizanthe interposita,
Chorizanthe intricata,
Chorizanthe kingii,
Chorizanthe leptotheca,
Chorizanthe macraei,
Chorizanthe membranacea,
Chorizanthe mutabilis,
Chorizanthe obovata,
Chorizanthe orcuttiana,
Chorizanthe palmeri,
Chorizanthe paniculata,
Chorizanthe parryi,
Chorizanthe parviflora,
Chorizanthe pauciflora,
Chorizanthe peduncularis,
Chorizanthe polygonoides,
Chorizanthe procumbens,
Chorizanthe pulchella,
Chorizanthe pungens,
Chorizanthe ramosissima,
Chorizanthe rectispina,
Chorizanthe rigida,
Chorizanthe robusta,
Chorizanthe rosea,
Chorizanthe rosulenta,
Chorizanthe spinosa,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,