Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lozano & N.Ruiz-R.) M.E.Morales & Penneys
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 4 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342193
Common Names
- Chalybea occidentalis
- Occidentalis Chalybea
- Occidentalis Chalybe
Description
Chalybea occidentalis (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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Chalybea occidentalis
Chalybea occidentalis can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Chalybea occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chalybea occidentalis?
Chalybea occidentalis
What type of plant is Chalybea occidentalis?
Herb
Where does Chalybea occidentalis grow?
South America
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.