Chomelia barbinervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moric. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 446 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849096
Common Names
- Chomelia barbinervis
- Hairy Chomelia
- Barbed Chomelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia barbinervis (also called Barbed Chomelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Florida. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet to dry soils in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia barbinervis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia barbinervis has a small, white flower, a small, round seed, and a seedling with a short, stout stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia barbinervis is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the shrub will require little maintenance.
Where to Find Chomelia barbinervis
Chomelia barbinervis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Chomelia barbinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia barbinervis?
Chomelia barbinervis
What is the common name of Chomelia barbinervis?
Bearded Chomelia
What is the habitat of Chomelia barbinervis?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39491: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Moïse-Étienne Moricand (1779-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moric.' in the authors string.