Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semipilosa
ID:
846141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 279 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845476

Common Names

  • Chiococca semipilosa
  • Semipilosa Chiococca
  • Semi-hairy Snowberry

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Description

Chiococca semipilosa (also called Semi-Hairy Chiococca, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chiococca semipilosa has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiococca semipilosa is a small, white, star-shaped bloom, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiococca semipilosa is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are a few centimeters tall.

Where to Find Chiococca semipilosa

Chiococca semipilosa can be found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Chiococca semipilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiococca semipilosa?

Chiococca semipilosa

What is the growth habit of Chiococca semipilosa?

It is a perennial shrub with a clumping growth habit.

What is the average height of Chiococca semipilosa?

It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.

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-39134: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.