Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recordii
ID:
850861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 7: 9 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850196

Common Names

  • Record's Chomelia
  • Record's wild petunia
  • Record's wild tobacco

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Description

Chomelia recordii (also called Record's Chomelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It grows in moist soils in swamps, marshes, and along streams. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of 3-4 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia recordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia recordii has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia recordii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chomelia recordii

Chomelia recordii is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is found in wet, sandy soils, in swamps, bogs, and along streams.

Chomelia recordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia recordii?

Chomelia recordii

What is the common name of Chomelia recordii?

Record's Chomelia

What is the natural habitat of Chomelia recordii?

Moist soils in swamps, floodplains, and along streams

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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