Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stergiosii
ID:
851024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 105 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850359

Common Names

  • Chomelia stergiosii
  • Stergiosii Chomelia
  • Stergiosii Chomel

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Description

Chomelia stergiosii (also called Stergios' Chomelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower is white, with a yellow center. Seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. Seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chomelia stergiosii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in a variety of soils including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Chomelia stergiosii

Chomelia stergiosii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Chomelia stergiosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chomelia stergiosii?

Chomelia stergiosii

What is the family of Chomelia stergiosii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Chomelia stergiosii?

Stergios' Chomelia

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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