Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
novem-jugum
ID:
600387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Norman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 231 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599719

Common Names

  • Chamaesium novem-jugum
  • Novem-jugum Daisy
  • Garden Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Trachydium novem-jugum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Trachydium novemjugum tongolense H.Boissieu [unknown]

Description

Chamaesium novem-jugum (also called Nine-jointed feather-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves. It produces small, feathery panicles of flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaesium novem-jugum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaesium novem-jugum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaesium novem-jugum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Chamaesium novem-jugum

Chamaesium novem-jugum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Chamaesium novem-jugum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaesium novem-jugum?

Chamaesium novem-jugum

What type of plant is Chamaesium novem-jugum?

Perennial herb

Where does Chamaesium novem-jugum grow?

It grows in moist, acidic soils in North America

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2715758: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.