Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
guatemaltecana
ID:
604456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 13: 26 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603788

Common Names

  • Guatemalan Chrysochlamys
  • Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana
  • Guatemalan Chrysochlamys Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tovomitopsis guatemaltecana (Donn.Sm.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Tovomita guatemaltecana (Donn.Sm.) Hammel [unknown]

Description

Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana (also called Chrysochamela guatemaltecana, 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 guatemaltecana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana

Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana can be found in Colombia.

Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana FAQ

What is the common name of Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana?

Guatemalan Chrysochlamys

What is the natural habitat of Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average height of Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana?

Up to 4 meters

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,