Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
604462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 13 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603794

Common Names

  • Hydrocotylifolium Chrysosplenium
  • Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium
  • Hydrocotylifolium Chrysosplenium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tovomitopsis multiflora (Poepp.) D'Arcy [unknown]

Description

Chrysochlamys multiflora (also called Chrysochamela multiflora, 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 multiflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysochlamys multiflora 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 multiflora is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Chrysochlamys multiflora

Chrysochlamys multiflora can be found in Colombia.

Chrysochlamys multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysochlamys multiflora?

Chrysochlamys multiflora

What type of plant is Chrysochlamys multiflora?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Chrysochlamys multiflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-2719977: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.