Chomelia pringlei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 137 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850109
Common Names
- Chomelia pringlei
- Pringlei Chomelia
- Chomelia Pringlei Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia pringlei (also called Pringle's Chomelia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along streams. It has small, oval leaves and grows up to 6 feet tall.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for making baskets, mats, and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chomelia pringlei 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 pringlei is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is typically found in moist to wet soils in open woods, meadows, and along streams. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chomelia pringlei
Chomelia pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in scrublands.
Chomelia pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia pringlei?
Chomelia pringlei
What is the common name of Chomelia pringlei?
Pringle's Chomelia
What is the natural habitat of Chomelia pringlei?
Tropical forests
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-39586: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.