Chomelia polyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 532 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850098
Common Names
- Chomelia polyantha
- Polyantha Chomelia
- Chomelia Polyantha Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia polyantha (also called Many-flowered Chomelia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to moist, grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia polyantha is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chomelia polyantha is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia polyantha can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Chomelia polyantha
Chomelia polyantha can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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-39585: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.