Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
1516606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Däniker) Larridon

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 126: 205 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003532


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Description

Chamaedendron fragilis (also called Chamaedendron fragilis, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to New Caledonia and is typically found in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaedendron fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaedendron fragilis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaedendron fragilis is a tropical shrub that is native to Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Chamaedendron fragilis

Chamaedendron fragilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chamaedendron fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaedendron fragilis?

Chamaedendron fragilis

What type of plant is Chamaedendron fragilis?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Chamaedendron fragilis found?

Central and South America

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194048-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].