Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chandeei
ID:
806715

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


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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.

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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

Species in the Kamettia genus

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-344317: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.