Chomelia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 3: 344 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849471
Common Names
- Chomelia gracilis
- Slender Chomelia
- Graceful Chomelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia gracilis (also called Slender Chomelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It is a small, bushy plant with fragrant, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in forests and woodlands, and is widely distributed in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia gracilis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chomelia gracilis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, grass-like, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Chomelia gracilis
Chomelia gracilis is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Chomelia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia gracilis?
Chomelia gracilis
What is the common name of Chomelia gracilis?
Slender Chomelia
What is the growth habit of Chomelia gracilis?
It is a tufted grass with a prostrate growth habit.
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-39526: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.