Chamaepentas graniticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
835943
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.A.Bruce) Kårehed & B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1075 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835278
Common Names
- Chamaepentas Graniticola
- Graniticola Chamaepentas
- Granite Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamaepentas graniticola (also called 'Granitic Chamaepentas', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in rocky, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaepentas graniticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaepentas graniticola is a single, white to cream-coloured flower with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, white to cream-coloured flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chamaepentas graniticola is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to protect the plant from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Where to Find Chamaepentas graniticola
Chamaepentas graniticola is native to the tropical rainforests of Thailand.
Species in the Chamaepentas genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372500: Based on the initial data import
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Jesper Kårehed (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kårehed' in the authors string.