Cheyniana microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.A.Gardner) Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 143 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911962
Common Names
- Small-leaved Cheyniana
- Small-leaved Cheyniana Plant
- Small-leaved Cheyniana Herb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheyniana microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Cheyniana, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests, at altitudes of 0-500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cheyniana microphylla is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheyniana microphylla is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheyniana microphylla is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cheyniana microphylla
Cheyniana microphylla can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Cheyniana genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456859: Based on the initial data import
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.