Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Linares
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot.72: 104 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261978
Common Names
- Ateleia Chiangii
- Chiangii Ateleia
- Chiangii's Ateleia
Description
Ateleia chiangii (also called Chiang's ateleia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is a shrub growing to 2 m tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are yellow, with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia chiangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ateleia chiangii are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ateleia chiangii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ateleia chiangii
Ateleia chiangii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ateleia chiangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ateleia chiangii?
Ateleia chiangii
What is the natural habitat of Ateleia chiangii?
Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
What is the flowering season of Ateleia chiangii?
Spring to early summer
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii,
Ateleia tomentosa,
Ateleia albolutescens,
Ateleia arsenii,
Ateleia guaraya,
Ateleia herbert-smithii,
Ateleia insularis,
Ateleia ovata,
Ateleia salicifolia,
Ateleia standleyana,
Ateleia truncata,
Ateleia venezuelensis,
Ateleia apetala,
Ateleia glazioveana,
Ateleia gummifera,
Ateleia microcarpa,
Ateleia popenoei,
Ateleia cubensis,
Ateleia pterocarpa,
Ateleia martinezii,
Ateleia sousae,
Ateleia hexandra,
Ateleia tenorioi,
Ateleia glabrata,
Ateleia chiangii,
Ateleia chicoasensis,
Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family