Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
841522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 614 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840857



Common Names

  • Cheilosa montana
  • Montana Cheilosa
  • Cheilosa


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Description

Cheilosa montana (also called 'Mountain Cheilosa', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cheilosa montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheilosa montana is white and bell-shaped, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and slightly toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheilosa montana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cheilosa montana

Cheilosa montana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

Species in the Cheilosa genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References