Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
eriostylis
ID:
852348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1247 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851683

Common Names

  • Chonemorpha eriostylis
  • Woolly Chonemorpha
  • Woolly-flowered Chonemorpha

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Description

Chonemorpha eriostylis (also called Chonemorpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in cloud forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chonemorpha eriostylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonemorpha eriostylis has small, yellowish-green flowers which are clustered in small heads. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. Its seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with a single leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chonemorpha eriostylis is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in late winter or early spring. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Chonemorpha eriostylis

Chonemorpha eriostylis can be found in Madagascar.

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,