Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 91 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292573
Common Names
- Chiapas Wimmeria
- Chiapas Wimmeria Tree
- Chiapas Wimmeria
Description
Wimmeria chiapensis (also called Chiapas Wimmeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, usually growing to a height of 5–7 m. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Wimmeria chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wimmeria chiapensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wimmeria chiapensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Wimmeria chiapensis
Wimmeria chiapensis can be found in Chiapas, Mexico.
Wimmeria chiapensis FAQ
What is the common name of Wimmeria chiapensis?
Chiapas Wimmeria
What is the scientific name of Chiapas Wimmeria?
Wimmeria chiapensis
What is the family of Wimmeria chiapensis?
Rhamnaceae
Species in the Wimmeria genus
Wimmeria microphylla,
Wimmeria obtusifolia,
Wimmeria persicifolia,
Wimmeria pubescens,
Wimmeria serrulata,
Wimmeria acuminata,
Wimmeria bartlettii,
Wimmeria concolor,
Wimmeria cyclocarpa,
Wimmeria lundelliana,
Wimmeria lanceolata,
Wimmeria confusa,
Wimmeria chiapensis,
Wimmeria mexicana,
Wimmeria sternii,
Wimmeria montana,
Wimmeria excoriata,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,