Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 51 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078734
Common Names
- Chaetolepis Lindeniana
- Lindeniana Chaetolepis
- Linden's Chaetolepis
Description
Chaetolepis lindeniana (also called 'Linden's Chaetolepis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high humidity and shade.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetolepis lindeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetolepis lindeniana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetolepis lindeniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where to Find Chaetolepis lindeniana
Chaetolepis lindeniana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Chaetolepis genus
Chaetolepis lindeniana,
Chaetolepis microphylla,
Chaetolepis alpina,
Chaetolepis anisandra,
Chaetolepis cufodontisii,
Chaetolepis loricarella,
Chaetolepis perijensis,
Chaetolepis santamartensis,
Chaetolepis phelpsiae,
Chaetolepis sessilis,
Chaetolepis heterophylla,
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,