Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud & D.J.Harris
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 220 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917230
Common Names
- Chassalia lutescens
- Lutescens Chassalia
- Chassalia of Lutescens
Description
Chassalia lutescens (also called Yellow Chassalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chassalia lutescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chassalia lutescens has a small, white flower with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chassalia lutescens is a shrub native to South Africa. It is found in open grassland and scrub. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Chassalia lutescens
Chassalia lutescens is native to Madagascar.
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
David J. Harris: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Harris' in the authors string.