Chambeyronia lepidota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
841170
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 11: 291 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840505
Common Names
- Lepidota Chambeyronia
- Lepidota Palm
- Lepidota Chambeyronia Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chambeyronia lepidota (also called 'Coral Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Chambeyronia lepidota is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is known for its striking foliage and bright red new leaves. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, as it can grow up to 6 feet tall. The leaves can be used in floral arrangements and the flowers can be used to make a fragrant tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, up to 1 cm long. Seed: Small, round, brown. Seedlings: Small, round, green.
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Chambeyronia lepidota can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or summer in a warm greenhouse, or by division of clumps in spring or summer.
Where to Find Chambeyronia lepidota
Chambeyronia lepidota can be found in tropical forests in Madagascar.
Species in the Chambeyronia genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38309: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.