Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
excelsus
ID:
775747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 112 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775080



Common Names

  • Chydenanthus excelsus
  • Tall Chydenanthus
  • Excelsus Chydenanthus


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Description

Chydenanthus excelsus (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chydenanthus excelsus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chydenanthus excelsus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chydenanthus excelsus is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8-10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Chydenanthus excelsus

Chydenanthus excelsus is native to India.

Chydenanthus excelsus FAQ

What is the common name of Chydenanthus excelsus?

Brazil Nut

What is the natural habitat of Chydenanthus excelsus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Chydenanthus excelsus?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Ericales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Chydenanthus

Species in the Chydenanthus genus

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313642: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.