Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 221 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355147
Common Names
- Chorizandra cymbaria
- Cymbaria Chorizandra
- Cymbaria Chorizandra Plant
Description
Chorizandra cymbaria (also called Cymbar Chorizandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizandra cymbaria is used as a source of timber, fuel, and food. Its timber is used for furniture, construction, and other woodworking projects. Its fuel is used for cooking and heating. Its edible fruits are used in a variety of dishes and desserts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chorizandra cymbaria has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorizandra cymbaria is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Chorizandra cymbaria
Chorizandra cymbaria is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Chorizandra cymbaria FAQ
What is the common name of Chorizandra cymbaria?
Cymbaria Chorizandra
What is the scientific name of Cymbaria Chorizandra?
Chorizandra cymbaria
What is the natural habitat of Chorizandra cymbaria?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Species in the Chorizandra genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303391-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].