Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
psychotrioides
ID:
604018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 37: 394 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603350



Common Names

  • Chorisepalum psychotrioides
  • Psychotrioides Chorisepalum
  • Psychotrioides-Leaved Chorisepalum


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Description

Chorisepalum psychotrioides (also called 'Cobra Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m, and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a length of up to 10 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Chorisepalum psychotrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chorisepalum psychotrioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorisepalum psychotrioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chorisepalum psychotrioides

Chorisepalum psychotrioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chorisepalum psychotrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorisepalum psychotrioides?

Chorisepalum psychotrioides

What type of plant is Chorisepalum psychotrioides?

It is a shrub

Where does Chorisepalum psychotrioides grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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