Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
pellegrinianus
ID:
603608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mabb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 6: 366 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602940



Common Names

  • Chisocheton Pellegrinianus
  • Pellegrin's Chisocheton
  • Pellegrin's Chisocheton Tree


Searching for Chisocheton pellegrinianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Chisocheton pellegrinianus (also called Pellegrin's Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chisocheton pellegrinianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chisocheton pellegrinianus is white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings are small and dark green.

Searching for Chisocheton pellegrinianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Chisocheton pellegrinianus is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, open forests. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Chisocheton pellegrinianus

Chisocheton pellegrinianus can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand.

Chisocheton pellegrinianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chisocheton pellegrinianus?

Chisocheton pellegrinianus

What is the common name of Chisocheton pellegrinianus?

Pellegrinianus

What is the natural habitat of Chisocheton pellegrinianus?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References