Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
chillanensis
ID:
428390

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2466167: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.