Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
604020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 37: 396 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603352

Common Names

  • Chorisepalum rotundifolium
  • Round-Leaved Chorisepalum
  • Round-Leaved Chorisepalum

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Description

Chorisepalum rotundifolium (also called 'Round-Leaved Chorisepalum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m, and its leaves are round to ovate, with a length of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Chorisepalum rotundifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chorisepalum rotundifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorisepalum rotundifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chorisepalum rotundifolium

Chorisepalum rotundifolium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chorisepalum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorisepalum rotundifolium?

Chorisepalum rotundifolium

What is the common name of Chorisepalum rotundifolium?

Roundleaf Chorisepalum

Where is Chorisepalum rotundifolium found?

Chorisepalum rotundifolium is found in Central America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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