Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
289721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beille

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 81 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289053



Common Names

  • Pycnocoma chevalieri
  • Chevalier's Pycnocoma
  • Chevalier's Pycnocoma


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Synonyms

  • Pycnocoma lucida Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Pycnocoma chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Pycnocoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub with a single stem and small, ovate leaves. It has a green stem and green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnocoma chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnocoma chevalieri is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocoma chevalieri is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pycnocoma chevalieri

Pycnocoma chevalieri can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Pycnocoma chevalieri FAQ

What are the common names of Pycnocoma chevalieri?

Pycnocoma chevalieri is commonly known as the Chevalier's pycnocoma.

What is the growth habit of Pycnocoma chevalieri?

Pycnocoma chevalieri is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.

Where is Pycnocoma chevalieri native to?

Pycnocoma chevalieri is native to tropical Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171101: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.