Chomelia volubilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 340 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850565
Common Names
- Chomelia volubilis
- Twining Chomelia
- Voluble Chomelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chomelia volubilis (also called Climbing Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a woody, evergreen vine with glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, yellow-green berry. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, edges of swamps, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Chomelia volubilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and for providing shade and privacy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chomelia volubilis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chomelia volubilis is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial shrub. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Chomelia volubilis
Chomelia volubilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Chomelia volubilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chomelia volubilis?
Chomelia volubilis
What is the common name of Chomelia volubilis?
Twining
What is the natural habitat of Chomelia volubilis?
Tropical forests
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-39628: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.