Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
746892

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.O.Araujo & V.C.Souza

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 207 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746225



Common Names

  • Chautemsia calcicola
  • Calcicola Chautemsia
  • Calcicola Chautemsia


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Description

Chautemsia calcicola (also called Calcicola Chautemsia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Chautemsia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chautemsia calcicola has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chautemsia calcicola is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Chautemsia calcicola

Chautemsia calcicola is native to the Mediterranean region.

Chautemsia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chautemsia calcicola?

Chautemsia calcicola

What is the natural habitat of Chautemsia calcicola?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Chautemsia calcicola?

Least Concern

Species in the Chautemsia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899464: Based on the initial data import
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Andréa Onofre de Araújo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Araujo' in the authors string.