Chomelia grandicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 97 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849481
Common Names
- Chomelia grandicarpa
- Largefruit Chomelia
- Grandicarpa Chomelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia grandicarpa (also called Large-fruited 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 grandicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia grandicarpa has a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia grandicarpa is a perennial shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chomelia grandicarpa
Chomelia grandicarpa is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Chomelia grandicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia grandicarpa?
Chomelia grandicarpa
What is the common name of Chomelia grandicarpa?
Slender Chomelia
What is the growth habit of Chomelia grandicarpa?
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-39527: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.