Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cogniauxiana
ID:
1545279

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.S.Mey. & R.Goldenb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 511(3): 263. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026037

Common Names

  • Chaetogastra cogniauxiana
  • Cogniauxiana Chaetogastra
  • Chaetogastra

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Description

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana (also called Cogniauxiana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Chaetogastra cogniauxiana

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra cogniauxiana?

Chaetogastra cogniauxiana

What is the common name of Chaetogastra cogniauxiana?

Cogniaux's Scorpionfly

What is the natural habitat of Chaetogastra cogniauxiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

Species in the Chaetogastra genus

Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,