Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
watsonii
ID:
604243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 199 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603575



Common Names

  • Chorizanthe watsonii
  • Watson's Spineflower
  • Watson's Chorizanthe


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Description

Chorizanthe watsonii (also called Watson's Chorizanthe, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California and Baja California. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a distinctive, wavy shape, 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 watsonii 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

The flower of Chorizanthe watsonii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorizanthe watsonii 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 watsonii

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

Chorizanthe watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorizanthe watsonii?

Chorizanthe watsonii

What type of plant is Chorizanthe watsonii?

It is a shrub

Where does Chorizanthe watsonii grow?

It is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719665: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.