Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 130: 8 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603811
Common Names
- Weberbaueri Chrysochlamys
- Chrysochlamys weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Chrysochlamys Plant
Description
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri (also called 'Weberbauer's Chrysochlamys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Nicaragua and is found in montane forests and rocky outcrops. It has an upright growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. Its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri 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
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysochlamys weberbaueri?
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri
What type of plant is Chrysochlamys weberbaueri?
A flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Chrysochlamys weberbaueri?
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,