Chaetogastra weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1551238
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 969. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031304
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetogastra weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes mountain range in South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetogastra weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chaetogastra weberbaueri are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetogastra weberbaueri is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Chaetogastra weberbaueri
Chaetogastra weberbaueri can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Chaetogastra weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra weberbaueri?
Chaetogastra weberbaueri
What type of plant is Chaetogastra weberbaueri?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Chaetogastra weberbaueri?
It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru
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,