Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cistoides
ID:
1249680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 267 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249018



Common Names

  • Chaetogastra Cistoides
  • Cistoides Chaetogastra
  • Cistoides's Chaetogastra


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Description

Chaetogastra cistoides (also called Cistoides, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetogastra cistoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetogastra cistoides is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetogastra cistoides can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. For stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chaetogastra cistoides

Chaetogastra cistoides is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Chaetogastra cistoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra cistoides?

Chaetogastra cistoides

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Asteraceae

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Cistoid Chaetogastra

Species in the Chaetogastra genus

Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References