Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
850971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 43: 451 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850306

Common Names

  • Silky Chomelia
  • Bush Chomelia
  • Coralbush

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Description

Chomelia sericea (also called silky chomelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Seychelles. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia sericea has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia sericea is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Chomelia sericea

Chomelia sericea can be found in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to the Lesser Antilles.

Chomelia sericea FAQ

What are the common names of Chomelia sericea?

Silky chomelia

What is the natural range of Chomelia sericea?

Brazil

What is the typical height of Chomelia sericea?

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,

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