Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
604451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 1: 87. 1879 [Sep 1879]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603783

Common Names

  • Chrysochlamys glauca
  • Glauca Chrysochlamys
  • Glauca Star-of-Bethlehem

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Synonyms

  • Tovomitopsis glauca Oerst. ex Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Tovomita glauca (Oerst. ex Planch. & Triana) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Tovomitopsis multiflora Standl. [unknown]
  • Tovomita gracilis L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochlamys glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

Chrysochlamys glauca can be found in Colombia.

Chrysochlamys glauca FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochlamys glauca?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochlamys glauca?

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

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochlamys glauca?

Chrysochlamys glauca 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