Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71: 244 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427722
Common Names
- Weberbauera chillanensis
- Chillan Weberbauera
- Weberbauera chillanensis
Synonyms
- Stenodraba chillanensis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Draba chillanensis Phil. [unknown]
Description
Weberbauera chillanensis (also called Chillan weberbauera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile. It has a rounded crown and a trunk with a diameter of up to 20 cm. It grows in temperate rainforests, in the understory of the forest, and in the shrub layer of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Weberbauera chillanensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the summer and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, providing privacy and protection from wind and sun.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weberbauera chillanensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weberbauera chillanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Weberbauera chillanensis
Weberbauera chillanensis can be found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina.
Weberbauera chillanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weberbauera chillanensis?
Weberbauera chillanensis
What is the common name of Weberbauera chillanensis?
Chillan Weberbauera
What is the natural habitat of Weberbauera chillanensis?
Tropical rainforests of Chile
Species in the Weberbauera genus
Weberbauera stenophylla,
Weberbauera chillanensis,
Weberbauera colchaguensis,
Weberbauera arequipa,
Weberbauera mendocina,
Weberbauera spathulifolia,
Weberbauera bracteata,
Weberbauera trichocarpa,
Weberbauera minutipila,
Weberbauera smithii,
Weberbauera herzogii,
Weberbauera perforata,
Weberbauera densifolia,
Weberbauera imbricatifolia,
Weberbauera cymosa,
Weberbauera retropila,
Weberbauera lagunae,
Weberbauera suffruticosa,
Weberbauera dillonii,
Weberbauera peruviana,
Weberbauera scabrifolia,
Weberbauera violacea,
Weberbauera rosulans,
Weberbauera ayacuchoensis,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,