Chaetocarpus pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
837000
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 461 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836335
Common Names
- Chaetocarpus Pubescens
- Pubescens Chaetocarpus
- Chaetocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetocarpus pubescens (also called 'Hairy Chaetocarpus', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its evergreen leaves, which are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetocarpus pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetocarpus pubescens is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetocarpus pubescens is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is a warm-growing epiphyte that prefers bright, indirect light and regular waterings. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium of sphagnum moss and perlite.
Where to Find Chaetocarpus pubescens
Chaetocarpus pubescens is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Chaetocarpus pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetocarpus pubescens?
Chaetocarpus pubescens
What are the common names of Chaetocarpus pubescens?
Hairy chaetocarpus, hairy chaetocarpus palm
What is the natural habitat of Chaetocarpus pubescens?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Chaetocarpus genus
Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus,
Species in the Peraceae family
Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37362: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.