Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
splendens
ID:
852565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & Tsiang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 157 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851900



Common Names

  • Chonemorpha splendens
  • Splendens Chonemorpha
  • Splendens Grass


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Description

Chonemorpha splendens (also called Splendid Chonemorpha, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1m and has a spreading habit. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chonemorpha splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonemorpha splendens has small white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chonemorpha splendens is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Chonemorpha splendens

Chonemorpha splendens can be found in the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in western China.

Chonemorpha splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chonemorpha splendens?

Chonemorpha splendens

What is the common name of Chonemorpha splendens?

Splendid Chonemorpha

What is the family of Chonemorpha splendens?

Convolvulaceae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39755: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.