Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
chatterjeeanus
ID:
801245

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dasgupta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 44: 149 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800579

Common Names

  • Chatterjeeanus Streptopus
  • Streptopus
  • Chatterjeeanus

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Description

Streptopus chatterjeeanus (also called Chatterjee's Streptopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Streptopus chatterjeeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptopus chatterjeeanus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptopus chatterjeeanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Streptopus chatterjeeanus

Streptopus chatterjeeanus is native to India and is found in the Himalayas.

Streptopus chatterjeeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptopus chatterjeeanus?

Streptopus chatterjeeanus

What is the common name of Streptopus chatterjeeanus?

Chatterjee's Streptopus

What is the natural habitat of Streptopus chatterjeeanus?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-339015: Based on the initial data import
Syamali Dasgupta (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dasgupta' in the authors string.