Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 339 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850284
Common Names
- Chomelia schomburgkii
- Schomburgkii Chomelia
- Schomburgkii's Chomelia
Description
Chomelia schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk'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 schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia schomburgkii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chomelia schomburgkii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Chomelia schomburgkii
Chomelia schomburgkii can be found in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to the Lesser Antilles.
Chomelia schomburgkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia schomburgkii?
Chomelia schomburgkii
What is the common name of Chomelia schomburgkii?
Schomburgkii bamboo
Where is Chomelia schomburgkii native to?
South America
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,