Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 225 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603540
Common Names
- Rose Chorizanthe
- Rose Spineflower
- Rose Chorizanthe
Description
Chorizanthe rosea (also called Rosea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is native to the California chaparral and woodlands ecoregion in the United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizanthe rosea is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorizanthe rosea 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 rosea can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more sections, each with its own root system. Replant each section in a separate pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Chorizanthe rosea
Chorizanthe rosea can be found in sandy soils in coastal areas of California and Baja California.
Chorizanthe rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe rosea?
Chorizanthe rosea
What is the common name of Chorizanthe rosea?
Rosy Chorizanthe
Where is Chorizanthe rosea found?
Chorizanthe rosea 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,