Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 16: 100 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082213
Common Names
- Chalybea corymbifera
- Corymbiferous Chalybea
- Chalybea Corymbifera
Description
Chalybea corymbifera (also called 'Corymbifera Chalybea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist and wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height, with ovate-elliptic leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chalybea corymbifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chalybea corymbifera has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chalybea corymbifera is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-25°C and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Chalybea corymbifera
Chalybea corymbifera is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Chalybea genus
Chalybea peruviana,
Chalybea corymbifera,
Chalybea calyptrata,
Chalybea ecuadorensis,
Chalybea kirkbridei,
Chalybea macrocarpa,
Chalybea minor,
Chalybea mutisiana,
Chalybea occidentalis,
Chalybea penduliflora,
Chalybea brevipedunculata,
Chalybea corymbosa,
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,