Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
allenii
ID:
604430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire) Hammel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 363 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603762

Common Names

  • Chrysochlamys allenii
  • Allenii Chrysochlamys
  • Chrysochlamys of Allenii

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Synonyms

  • Tovomitopsis allenii Maguire [unknown]
  • Tovomitopsis centistaminibus D'Arcy [unknown]

Description

Chrysochlamys allenii (also called Chrysochamela allenii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysochlamys allenii is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochlamys allenii has a small, yellow flower with a short, curved tube and a broad, flat lip. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysochlamys allenii is a terrestrial bromeliad that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chrysochlamys allenii

Vriesea odorata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chrysochlamys allenii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochlamys allenii?

Chrysochlamys allenii prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochlamys allenii?

Chrysochlamys allenii prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochlamys allenii?

Chrysochlamys allenii prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Chrysochlamys genus

Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719948: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.