Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
850631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 452 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849966

Common Names

  • Chomelia Oligantha
  • Oligantha Grass
  • Grass

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Description

Chomelia odora (also called Fragrant Chomelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas, such as savannas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia oligantha has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia oligantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Chomelia oligantha

Chomelia oligantha is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.

Chomelia oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia oligantha?

Chomelia oligantha

What is the common name of Chomelia oligantha?

Scarce Chomelia

What is the natural habitat of Chomelia oligantha?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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