Status:
valid
Authors:
Farille & S.B.Malla
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Candollea 40: 537 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599722
Common Names
- Chamaesium shrestaeanum
- Shrestaeanum Daisy
- Garden Daisy
Synonyms
- Dolpojestella shrestaeana (Farille & S.B.Malla) Farille & Lachard [unknown]
Description
Chamaesium shrestaeanum (also called Shrestha's 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 shrestaeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chamaesium shrestaeanum are small, tubular, and white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaesium shrestaeanum 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 shrestaeanum
Chamaesium shrestaeanum can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Chamaesium shrestaeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaesium shrestaeanum?
Chamaesium shrestaeanum
What type of plant is Chamaesium shrestaeanum?
Perennial herb
Where does Chamaesium shrestaeanum grow?
It grows in moist, acidic soils in North America
Species in the Chamaesium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,
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Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
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Acronema brevipedicellatum,
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