Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
bucklandioides
ID:
604867

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.T.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 7: 64 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604199

Common Names

  • Chunia bucklandioides
  • Buckland's Chunia
  • Chunia Bucklandioides

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Description

Chunia bucklandioides (also called Buckland's Chuncoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropics of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chunia bucklandioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chunia bucklandioides has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chunia bucklandioides 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, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chunia bucklandioides

Chunia bucklandioides is native to South America.

Chunia bucklandioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chunia bucklandioides?

Chunia bucklandioides

What is the common name of Chunia bucklandioides?

Buckland's chunia

What is the natural habitat of Chunia bucklandioides?

Moist, shady places in deciduous forests

Species in the Chunia genus

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720378: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.