Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
604444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. & Linden) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 60. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603776

Common Names

  • Chrysochlamys cuneata
  • Wedge-Leaved Chrysochlamys
  • Wedge-Leaved Chrysochlamys

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Synonyms

  • Tovomitopsis cuneata Planch. & Linden [unknown]
  • Chrysochlamys cuneata huilensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochlamys cuneata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysochlamys cuneata 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 cuneata

Chrysochlamys cuneata can be found in Colombia.

Chrysochlamys cuneata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochlamys cuneata?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochlamys cuneata?

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

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochlamys cuneata?

Chrysochlamys cuneata 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-2719960: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.