Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
diffusa
ID:
604128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 333 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603460



Common Names

  • Chorizanthe diffusa
  • Diffuse Chorizanthe
  • Diffuse Spineflower


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Synonyms

  • Chorizanthe andersonii Parry [unknown]
  • Chorizanthe diffusa nivea (Curran) Hoover [unknown]
  • Chorizanthe nivea Jeps. [unknown]
  • Chorizanthe pungens diffusa (Benth.) Parry [unknown]
  • Chorizanthe pungens nivea Curran [unknown]
  • Chorizanthe nivea A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Chorizanthe diffusa (also called 'Diffuse 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 diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chorizanthe diffusa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorizanthe diffusa 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 diffusa

Chorizanthe diffusa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chorizanthe diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe diffusa?

Chorizanthe diffusa

What is the common name of Chorizanthe diffusa?

Diffuse Suncup

What is the habitat of Chorizanthe diffusa?

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,

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