Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
841332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 527 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840667

Common Names

  • Coriaceous Chassalia
  • Coriaceous Bush
  • Coriaceous Chassalia Bush

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Description

Chassalia coriacea (also called Coriaceous Chassalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Chassalia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chassalia coriacea var. coriacea
Chassalia coriacea var. johnstonii Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chassalia coriacea is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chassalia coriacea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chassalia coriacea

Chassalia coriacea is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Chassalia genus

Chassalia blumeana, Chassalia griffithii, Chassalia ridleyi, Chassalia melanocarpa, Chassalia angustifolia, Chassalia triceps, Chassalia subcoriacea, Chassalia tahanica, Chassalia singapurensis, Chassalia elliptica, Chassalia nannochlamys, Chassalia bonifacei, Chassalia christineae, Chassalia euchlora, Chassalia lukwangulensis, Chassalia bipindensis, Chassalia acutiflora, Chassalia afzelii, Chassalia albiflora, Chassalia ambodirianensis, Chassalia androrangensis, Chassalia assimilis, Chassalia betamponensis, Chassalia betsilensis, Chassalia bojeri, Chassalia boryana, Chassalia bosseri, Chassalia bracteata, Chassalia buchwaldii, Chassalia capitata, Chassalia catatii, Chassalia caudifolia, Chassalia comorensis, Chassalia corallifera, Chassalia corallioides, Chassalia coriacea, Chassalia coursii, Chassalia cristata, Chassalia cupularis, Chassalia curviflora, Chassalia densiflora, Chassalia densifolia, Chassalia discolor, Chassalia doniana, Chassalia elongata, Chassalia eurybotrya, Chassalia gaertneroides, Chassalia grandifolia, Chassalia grandistipula, Chassalia hiernii,

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-38478: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.