Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
604450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603782

Common Names

  • Chrysochlamys floribunda
  • Floribunda Chrysochlamys
  • Floribunda Star-of-Bethlehem

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochlamys floribunda 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 floribunda 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 floribunda

Chrysochlamys floribunda can be found in Colombia.

Chrysochlamys floribunda FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochlamys floribunda?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochlamys floribunda?

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

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochlamys floribunda?

Chrysochlamys floribunda 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