Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
minor
ID:
604043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 476 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603375



Common Names

  • Chorisochora minor
  • Small Chorisochora
  • Small-Leaved Chorisochora


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Description

Chorisochora minor (also called 'Small Chorisochora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m, and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a length of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Chorisochora minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chorisochora minor is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorisochora minor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chorisochora minor

Chorisochora minor can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chorisochora minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorisochora minor?

Chorisochora minor

What is the common name of Chorisochora minor?

Small-flowered Chorisochora

Where is Chorisochora minor found?

South Africa

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.