Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, IV: 10 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836365
Common Names
- Chaetocarpus Schomburgkianus
- Schomburgkianus Chaetocarpus
- Chaetocarpus
Description
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus (also called Schomburgk's Chaetocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus FAQ
What is the common name of Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus?
Schomburgk's palm
What is the natural habitat of Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus?
Tropical rainforests of South and Central America
What is the scientific classification of Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Chaetocarpus, Species: C. schomburgkianus
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,