Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 697 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792928
Common Names
- Chordifex-reseminans
- Chordifex-de-reseminans
- Chordifex-de-reseminans-de-oliveira
Description
Chordifex reseminans (also called Resemins Chordifex, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chordifex reseminans is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chordifex reseminans has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chordifex reseminans is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.
Where to Find Chordifex reseminans
Chordifex reseminans can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chordifex reseminans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chordifex reseminans?
Chordifex reseminans
What is the family of Chordifex reseminans?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chordifex reseminans?
Reseminans Daisy
Species in the Chordifex genus
Chordifex abortivus,
Chordifex amblycoleus,
Chordifex chaunocoleus,
Chordifex crispatus,
Chordifex gracilior,
Chordifex isomorphus,
Chordifex laxus,
Chordifex leucoblepharus,
Chordifex ornatus,
Chordifex sphacelatus,
Chordifex stenandrus,
Chordifex capillaceus,
Chordifex dimorphus,
Chordifex fastigiatus,
Chordifex hookeri,
Chordifex jacksonii,
Chordifex microcodon,
Chordifex monocephalus,
Chordifex reseminans,
Chordifex sinuosus,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,