Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
alpina
ID:
1079756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 14: 140 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079094

Common Names

  • Chaetolepis alpina
  • Alpina Chaetolepis
  • Alpine Chaetolepis

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Description

Chaetolepis alpina (also called Alpine Chaetolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 8 cm tall. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia, and is found in rocky crevices, grassy slopes, and other alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetolepis alpina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetolepis alpina has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetolepis alpina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chaetolepis alpina

Chaetolepis alpina is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and is found in high-altitude, rocky habitats.

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,

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