Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculosa
ID:
850719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 445 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850054

Common Names

  • Chomelia Pedunculosa
  • Pedunculate Chomelia
  • Pedunculate Bamboo

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Description

Chomelia pedunculosa (also called Pedunculate Chomelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia pedunculosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chomelia pedunculosa is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed of Chomelia pedunculosa is a small, black, hard seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings of Chomelia pedunculosa are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia pedunculosa can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Chomelia pedunculosa

Chomelia pedunculosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-39581: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.