Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 33: 76 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806049
Common Names
- Kamettia chandeei
- Chandeei Kamettia
- Chandee Kamettia
Description
Kamettia chandeei (also called Chandee's kamettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Thailand. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Kamettia chandeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kamettia chandeei is white in color and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kamettia chandeei is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Kamettia chandeei
Kamettia chandeei is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Kamettia chandeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kamettia chandeei?
Kamettia chandeei
Where is Kamettia chandeei native to?
Thailand
What is the growth rate of Kamettia chandeei?
Medium
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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,
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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,
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Allamanda angustifolia,
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