Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1329739

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

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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.

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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 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

María Eugenia Morales-Puentes (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Morales' in the authors string.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.
Natalia Ruiz-Rodgers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Ruiz-R.' in the authors string.
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.