Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisophylla
ID:
1329942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramos & Borhidi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 57: 199 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342396

Common Names

  • Chomelia anisophylla
  • Anisophylla Chomelia
  • Chomelia

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Description

Chomelia anisophylla (also called Anise-Leaved Chomelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America, and found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 3 meters in height, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia anisophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chomelia anisophylla is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a short, curved beak. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia anisophylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Chomelia anisophylla

Chomelia anisophylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Chomelia anisophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia anisophylla?

Chomelia anisophylla

What is the family of Chomelia anisophylla?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Chomelia anisophylla?

Tropical forests

Species in the Chomelia genus

Chomelia longituba, Chomelia breedlovei, Chomelia crassifolia, Chomelia kirkbridei, Chomelia albicaulis, Chomelia anisomeris, Chomelia apodantha, Chomelia bahiae, Chomelia barbata, Chomelia barbinervis, Chomelia bella, Chomelia brachypoda, Chomelia brasiliana, Chomelia brevicornu, Chomelia caurensis, Chomelia delascioi, Chomelia ecuadorensis, Chomelia estrellana, Chomelia fasciculata, Chomelia glabricalyx, Chomelia glabriuscula, Chomelia gracilis, Chomelia grandicarpa, Chomelia grandifolia, Chomelia hirsuta, Chomelia intercedens, Chomelia juruensis, Chomelia klugii, Chomelia laxiflora, Chomelia longiflora, Chomelia malaneoides, Chomelia microloba, Chomelia minutiflora, Chomelia modesta, Chomelia monachinoi, Chomelia monantha, Chomelia myrtifolia, Chomelia obtusa, Chomelia occidentalis, Chomelia oligantha, Chomelia paniculata, Chomelia parviflora, Chomelia parvifolia, Chomelia pedunculosa, Chomelia pohliana, Chomelia polyantha, Chomelia pringlei, Chomelia psilocarpa, Chomelia pubescens, Chomelia ramiae,

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Clara Hilda Ramos (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramos' in the authors string.