Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
stellulata
ID:
604221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 14(1): 26. 1856 [mid Oct 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603553



Common Names

  • Stellulate Chorizanthe
  • Stellulate Spineflower
  • Stellulate Chorizanthe


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Description

Chorizanthe stellulata (also called Star Chorizanthe, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California and Baja California. It has a basal rosette of leaves with star-shaped hairs, and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as coastal bluffs and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Chorizanthe stellulata 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 stellulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorizanthe stellulata 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 stellulata

Chorizanthe stellulata can be found in sandy soils in coastal areas of California and Baja California.

Chorizanthe stellulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe stellulata?

Chorizanthe stellulata

What is the common name of Chorizanthe stellulata?

Star-like Chorizanthe

Where is Chorizanthe stellulata found?

Chorizanthe stellulata 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,

References