Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) Thulin
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.19: 604 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285284
Common Names
- Chapmannia gracilis
- Graceful Chapmannia
- Gracilis Chapmannia
Description
Chapmannia gracilis (also called Chapmannia gracilis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 3 metres. Its leaves are opposite, obovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical deciduous forests, tropical evergreen forests, and tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chapmannia gracilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chapmannia gracilis is white or pinkish, with a yellowish center. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chapmannia gracilis is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in Brazil. Cultivation and propagation of this species is not well known.
Where to Find Chapmannia gracilis
Chapmannia gracilis is native to Somalia.
Chapmannia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chapmannia gracilis?
Chapmannia gracilis
What is the common name of Chapmannia gracilis?
No common name
What is the habitat of Chapmannia gracilis?
Found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Chapmannia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family