Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 38 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850229
Common Names
- Ribesioides Chomelia
- Ribesioides wild petunia
- Ribesioides wild tobacco
Description
Chomelia ribesioides (also called Ribesioides Cane, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Central America. It is a small, clumping bamboo with culms that can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and 1 cm (0.4 in) in diameter. It is found in moist, sandy soils in bottomlands, swamps, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia ribesioides is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia ribesioides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chomelia ribesioides is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 33 feet (10 m) tall. Cultivation and propagation: Chomelia ribesioides is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Chomelia ribesioides
Chomelia ribesioides is native to South America and can be found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Chomelia ribesioides FAQ
What are the common names of Chomelia ribesioides?
Ribesioides chomelia
What is the natural range of Chomelia ribesioides?
Brazil
What is the typical height of Chomelia ribesioides?
Up to 10 feet
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,