Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
praecox
ID:
917891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weckerle & F.K.Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 554 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917226

Common Names

  • Chelonopsis praecox
  • Praecox Chelonopsis
  • Chelonopsis of Praecox

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Description

Chelonopsis praecox (also called Early Chelonopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Praecox region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen perennial with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Chelonopsis praecox is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chelonopsis praecox has a small, white flower with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chelonopsis praecox is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Chelonopsis praecox

Chelonopsis praecox is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462554: Based on the initial data import
Caroline Sonja Weckerle (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weckerle' in the authors string.
Franz K. Huber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Huber' in the authors string.