Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chalcophylla
ID:
1327365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Y.Chen) Mackinder & R.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa166: 54 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339819



Common Names

  • Chalk Bush
  • Chalk Tree
  • Chalk Plant


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Description

Phanera chalcophylla (also called 'Copper-Leaf Phanera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Phanera. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera chalcophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera chalcophylla is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Phanera chalcophylla is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Phanera chalcophylla are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera chalcophylla is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Phanera chalcophylla

Phanera chalcophylla is native to India and can be found in tropical evergreen forests.

Phanera chalcophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera chalcophylla?

Phanera chalcophylla

What is the family of Phanera chalcophylla?

Fabaceae

Where is Phanera chalcophylla native to?

Vietnam

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hsiu Ying Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Ruth Clark (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Clark' in the authors string.