Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 367 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221861
Common Names
- Ladenbergia chapadensis
- Chapadensis Ladenbergia
- Ladenbergia Chapadensis
Description
Ladenbergia chapadensis (also called Chapada Ladenbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ladenbergia chapadensis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ladenbergia chapadensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ladenbergia chapadensis can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ladenbergia chapadensis
Ladenbergia chapadensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Ladenbergia chapadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ladenbergia chapadensis?
Ladenbergia chapadensis
What is the family of Ladenbergia chapadensis?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Ladenbergia chapadensis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Ladenbergia genus
Ladenbergia acutifolia,
Ladenbergia amazonensis,
Ladenbergia brenesii,
Ladenbergia bullata,
Ladenbergia buntingii,
Ladenbergia carua,
Ladenbergia chapadensis,
Ladenbergia cujabensis,
Ladenbergia discolor,
Ladenbergia dwyeri,
Ladenbergia epiphytica,
Ladenbergia ferruginea,
Ladenbergia graciliflora,
Ladenbergia heterophylla,
Ladenbergia hexandra,
Ladenbergia klugii,
Ladenbergia lambertiana,
Ladenbergia laurifolia,
Ladenbergia lehmanniana,
Ladenbergia macrocarpa,
Ladenbergia magdalenae,
Ladenbergia moritziana,
Ladenbergia muzonensis,
Ladenbergia nubigena,
Ladenbergia oblongifolia,
Ladenbergia obovata,
Ladenbergia paraensis,
Ladenbergia pauciflora,
Ladenbergia pavonii,
Ladenbergia pittieri,
Ladenbergia riveroana,
Ladenbergia rubiginosa,
Ladenbergia stenocarpa,
Ladenbergia undata,
Ladenbergia franciscana,
Ladenbergia shawistigma,
Ladenbergia siranensis,
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,