Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
bracteolata
ID:
604435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 58 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603767

Common Names

  • Chrysochlamys bracteolata
  • Bracteolate Chrysochlamys
  • Bracteolate-Leaved Chrysochlamys

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Description

Chrysochlamys bracteolata (also called Chrysochamela bracteolata, 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 bracteolata is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochlamys bracteolata 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 bracteolata 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 bracteolata

Christisonia tubulosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chrysochlamys bracteolata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochlamys bracteolata?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochlamys bracteolata?

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

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochlamys bracteolata?

Chrysochlamys bracteolata 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,

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