Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
851003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 18 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850338

Common Names

  • Spiny Chomelia
  • Bush Chomelia
  • Coralbush

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Description

Chomelia spinosa (also called spiny chomelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It is a shrub growing to 2 m tall, with spiny branches and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas, and is used in traditional Caribbean medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Chomelia spinosa is used for making furniture, flooring, and paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chomelia spinosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia spinosa is a clump-forming, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4 ft. tall and wide. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.

Where to Find Chomelia spinosa

Chomelia spinosa can be found in Hawaii

Chomelia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia spinosa?

Chomelia spinosa

What is the common name of Chomelia spinosa?

Spiny chomelia

Where is Chomelia spinosa native to?

Tropical 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,

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