Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cienc. Nat. La Salle 40(113): 83 (1980).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849312
Common Names
- Chomelia delascioi
- De Las Cio's Chomelia
- De Las Cio's Chomelia Plant
Description
Chomelia delascioi (also called Delascio's Chomelia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the south-central United States. It is a perennial shrub that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia delascioi is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia delascioi has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a short awn.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chomelia delascioi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Chomelia delascioi
Chomelia delascioi can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Chomelia delascioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia delascioi?
Chomelia delascioi
What are the common names of Chomelia delascioi?
Common names of Chomelia delascioi include Delascio's Chomelia and Delascio's False Rose
Where is Chomelia delascioi native to?
Chomelia delascioi is native to Mexico
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,