Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sipapoanum
ID:
604021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire) Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 5: 491 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603353

Common Names

  • Chorisepalum sipapoanum
  • Sipapoanum Chorisepalum
  • Sipapoanum-Leaved Chorisepalum

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Description

Chorisepalum sipapoanum (also called 'Sipapo 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 ovate to elliptic, with a length of up to 10 cm.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chorisepalum sipapoanum 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 sipapoanum 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 sipapoanum

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

Chorisepalum sipapoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorisepalum sipapoanum?

Chorisepalum sipapoanum

What is the common name of Chorisepalum sipapoanum?

Sipapoan Chorisepalum

Where is Chorisepalum sipapoanum found?

Chorisepalum sipapoanum 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,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1209161-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.