Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
kirkbridei
ID:
1329734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wurdack) M.E.Morales & Penneys

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 4 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342188

Common Names

  • Chalybea kirkbridei
  • Kirkbridei Chalybea
  • Kirkbridei Chalybe

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Description

Chalybea kirkbridei (also called 'Chalybea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chalybea kirkbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chalybea kirkbridei has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chalybea kirkbridei is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Chalybea kirkbridei

Chalybea kirkbridei can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Chalybea kirkbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chalybea kirkbridei?

Chalybea kirkbridei

What is the common name of Chalybea kirkbridei?

Kirkbride's Chalybea

What is the natural habitat of Chalybea kirkbridei?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
María Eugenia Morales-Puentes (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Morales' in the authors string.
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.