Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nobilis
ID:
835934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Kårehed & B.Bremer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1075 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835269

Common Names

  • Chamaepentas Nobilis
  • Nobilis Chamaepentas
  • Noble Orchid

Searching for Chamaepentas nobilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Chamaepentas nobilis (also called 'Noble 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 moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaepentas nobilis 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 nobilis 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.

Searching for Chamaepentas nobilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaepentas nobilis 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 nobilis

Chamaepentas nobilis is native to the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

Chamaepentas nobilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaepentas nobilis?

Chamaepentas nobilis

What is the common name of Chamaepentas nobilis?

Noble Chamaepentas

What is the natural habitat of Chamaepentas nobilis?

It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest

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-372493: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' 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.