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
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.
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 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,
References
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.