Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 23 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851530
Common Names
- Chondrostylis bancana
- Bancana Chondrostylis
- Bancana
Description
Chondrostylis bancana (also called Bancana's chondrostylis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and mountain regions.
Uses & Benefits
Chondrostylis bancana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chondrostylis bancana is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondrostylis bancana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Chondrostylis bancana
Chondrostylis bancana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chondrostylis bancana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chondrostylis bancana?
Chondrostylis bancana
What is the common name of Chondrostylis bancana?
Banana Wallaby grass
What is the habitat of Chondrostylis bancana?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths in south-eastern Australia.
Species in the Chondrostylis 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,