Chylismia cardiophylla
About
Chylismia cardiophylla is a species of evening primrose known by the common name heartleaf suncup. It is native to the deserts of northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, where it grows in sandy and rocky areas in the desert scrub. It is an annual or perennial herb approaching one meter in maximum height, taking the form of a single erect stem or a low bushy plant. The leaves are up to about 5 centimeters long and are oval or roughly heart-shaped, with rippling or dully toothed edges. The nodding inflorescence is a dense bunch of flowers, each individual cup-shaped bloom on a stout pedicel. The flowers are yellow or cream-colored with petals 3 to 12 millimeters long, and generally remain closed during the day. The fruit is a capsule 2 to 5 centimeters long.
- Family
- Onagraceae
How to use it
Heartleaf suncup can be appreciated for its ornamental value in desert gardens, where its unique flowers and heart-shaped leaves can add charm. Additionally, its adaptation to dry environments makes it a suitable choice for xeriscaping, promoting water conservation while enhancing the landscape.
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Gardening tip
When planting heartleaf suncup, make sure to choose a sandy or rocky area that mimics its natural desert habitat. This will help the plant thrive and grow strong!
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In the kitchen
Heartleaf suncup is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty in the wild rather than in your kitchen!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chylismia cardiophylla
- Slug
- chylismia-cardiophylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Chylismia
- Species
- cardiophylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q5118570
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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