Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 227 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603457
Common Names
- Chorizanthe dasyantha
- Dense-flowered Chorizanthe
- Dense-flowered Spineflower
Description
Chorizanthe dasyantha (also called 'Dasyantha 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 dasyantha has been used as a source of food for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorizanthe dasyantha has a yellow flower with a red center and a short stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorizanthe dasyantha is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Chorizanthe dasyantha
Chorizanthe dasyantha is native to California.
Chorizanthe dasyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe dasyantha?
Chorizanthe dasyantha
What is the common name of Chorizanthe dasyantha?
Woolly Suncup
What is the habitat of Chorizanthe dasyantha?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.
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,