Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 636 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602845
Common Names
- Chisocheton Celebica
- Ceylon Chisocheton
- Ceylon Chisocheton
Description
Chisocheton celebica (also called Celebes Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a small tree with a spreading crown and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chisocheton celebica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chisocheton celebica are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chisocheton celebica is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers that appear in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Chisocheton celebica
Chisocheton celebica is native to Indonesia and can be found in lowland forests.
Chisocheton celebica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chisocheton celebica?
Chisocheton celebica
Where is Chisocheton celebica found?
Chisocheton celebica is found in Southeast Asia.
What type of plant is Chisocheton celebica?
Chisocheton celebica is a tree.
Species in the Chisocheton genus
Chisocheton aenigmaticus,
Chisocheton amabilis,
Chisocheton cauliflorus,
Chisocheton celebica,
Chisocheton ceramicus,
Chisocheton crustularii,
Chisocheton cumingianus,
Chisocheton curranii,
Chisocheton diversifolius,
Chisocheton dysoxylifolius,
Chisocheton erythrocarpus,
Chisocheton gliroides,
Chisocheton granatum,
Chisocheton grandiflorus,
Chisocheton koordersii,
Chisocheton lansiifolius,
Chisocheton laosensis,
Chisocheton lasiocarpus,
Chisocheton lasiogynus,
Chisocheton longistipitatus,
Chisocheton macranthus,
Chisocheton macrophyllus,
Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis,
Chisocheton medusae,
Chisocheton mendozai,
Chisocheton montanus,
Chisocheton novobritannicus,
Chisocheton patens,
Chisocheton pauciflorus,
Chisocheton pellegrinianus,
Chisocheton penduliflorus,
Chisocheton pentandrus,
Chisocheton perakensis,
Chisocheton pilosus,
Chisocheton pohlianus,
Chisocheton polyandrus,
Chisocheton rex,
Chisocheton ruber,
Chisocheton sapindinus,
Chisocheton sarasinorum,
Chisocheton sarawakanus,
Chisocheton sayeri,
Chisocheton schoddei,
Chisocheton setosus,
Chisocheton stellatus,
Chisocheton tenuis,
Chisocheton tomentosus,
Chisocheton velutinus,
Chisocheton vindictae,
Chisocheton warburgii,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,