Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chiribogana
ID:
658077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 229 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657409



Common Names

  • Drymonia chiribogana
  • Chiribogana Drymonia
  • Chiribogana


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Description

Drymonia chiribogana (also called 'Chiribogana Drymonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia chiribogana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymonia chiribogana is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia chiribogana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Drymonia chiribogana

Drymonia chiribogana is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Drymonia chiribogana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia chiribogana?

Drymonia chiribogana

What is the family of Drymonia chiribogana?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Drymonia chiribogana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

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-2778651: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.