Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kegelii
ID:
841198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 9: 115 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840533

Common Names

  • Chamelophyton kegelii
  • Kegel's Waxflower
  • Waxflower

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Description

Chamelophyton kegelii (also called Kegel's Chamelophyton, and many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has white to pink flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamelophyton kegelii is an ornamental plant that is popular in tropical gardens. It is known for its striking foliage and bright red new leaves. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, as it can grow up to 6 feet tall. The leaves can be used in floral arrangements and the flowers can be used to make a fragrant tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamelophyton kegelii are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamelophyton kegelii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Chamelophyton kegelii

Chamelophyton kegelii is native to South Africa.

Species in the Chamelophyton genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38336: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.