Status:
valid
Authors:
Reveal
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 66: 95 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603541
Common Names
- Rosulent Chorizanthe
- Rosulent Spineflower
- Rosulent Chorizanthe
Description
Chorizanthe rosulenta (also called Rose-like Chorizanthe, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers that grows in the temperate regions of California, USA. It is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizanthe rosulenta 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 rosulenta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorizanthe rosulenta is an evergreen, low-growing, spreading perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Chorizanthe rosulenta
Chorizanthe rosulenta can be found in sandy soils in coastal areas of California and Baja California.
Chorizanthe rosulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe rosulenta?
Chorizanthe rosulenta
What is the common name of Chorizanthe rosulenta?
Rosy-leaved Chorizanthe
Where is Chorizanthe rosulenta found?
Chorizanthe rosulenta 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,