Chiliotrichum diffusum PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Chiliotrichum diffusum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

C. amelloides. C. amelloides diffusum. C. amelloideum. C. rosmarinifolium. Amellus diffusus.

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic[69].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a sheltered position in any well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[11, 200]. Tolerates dry soils[200]. A good plant for maritime gardens[260]. Succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of Britain but it is not very hardy in other parts of the country[11, 166, 200]. However, it is more cold tolerant than the closely related Olearia spp and can withstand temperatures down to about -5°c or lower when in a suitable position[11, 200]. Another report says that it will tolerate temperatures down to about -12°c[260]. A very variable species, the leaves can range from needle-like to fairly broad[166]. There are several named forms[166].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but would suggest surface sowing the seed in early spring in a sunny position in a greenhouse. Do not allow the compost to dry out. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.

Other Names

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Native Range

SOUTHERN AMERICA: Argentina (Mendoza, Chubut, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego), Chile

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Expert comment

Author

(G.Forst.)Kuntze.

Botanical References

1169200

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Chiliotrichum diffusum - (G.Forst.)Kuntze.