Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lobulata
ID:
509432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Venter & R.L.Verh.) Venter

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 74: 289 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508764

Common Names

  • Chlorocyathus lobulata
  • Lobulate Chlorocyathus
  • Lobulata Chlorocyathus

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Synonyms

  • Raphionacme lobulata Venter & R.L.Verh. [unknown]
  • Kappia lobulata (Venter & R.L.Verh.) Venter, A.P.Dold & R.L.Verh. [unknown]

Description

Chlorocyathus lobulata (also called Lobed Chlorocyathus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorocyathus lobulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorocyathus lobulata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorocyathus lobulata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Chlorocyathus lobulata

Chlorocyathus lobulata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Chlorocyathus lobulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorocyathus lobulata?

Chlorocyathus lobulata

What type of plant is Chlorocyathus lobulata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Chlorocyathus lobulata native to?

Central America

Species in the Chlorocyathus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606655: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.
Rudolf L. Verhoeven (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Verh.' in the authors string.