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false chaff flower
Scientific Name: Chamissoa altissima
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Chamissoa altissima (False Chaff Flower)
Chamissoa altissima, commonly known as False Chaff Flower, is an annual vine, forb, or herb belonging to the genus Chamissoa.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes referred to as a vine and forb/herb.
- Take standard precautions to ensure it is not ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamissoa altissima (Jacq.) Kunth
- Common Name: False Chaff Flower
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Synonyms:
- Achyranthes altissima Jacq.
- Celosia tomentosa Willd.
- Celosia paniculata L.
- Celosia trigyna L.
- Celosia virgata Jacq.
- Celosia paniculata L. 1763, non 1753
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North and South America.
- Specifically found in the Cerrado vegetation in Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Vine, Forb/herb
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Oeclidius luizi is documented as a host associated with Chamissoa altissima.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Botanicus