Chomelia tenuiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 235 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850403
Common Names
- Slender Chomelia
- Slender Wild Petunia
- Slender Wild Tobacco
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia tenuiflora (also called slender-flowered 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 tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia tenuiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny outer coating. The seedlings are short and slender with a single, unbranched stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia tenuiflora is a clump-forming, evergreen shrub with arching, linear, bright green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.
Where to Find Chomelia tenuiflora
Chomelia tenuiflora is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Chomelia tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia tenuiflora?
Chomelia tenuiflora
What is the natural habitat of Chomelia tenuiflora?
Chomelia tenuiflora is found in the humid forests of South America.
What is the growth habit of Chomelia tenuiflora?
Chomelia tenuiflora is a clumping shrub that grows to a height of 4-6 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39613: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.