Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heteroclita
ID:
841455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Dodson & D.E.Benn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 1: t. 23 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840790



Common Names

  • Chaubardia heteroclita
  • Heteroclita Chaubardia
  • Heteroclitas Chaubardia


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Description

Chaubardia heteroclita (also called Heteroclitic Chaubardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a small shrub with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chaubardia heteroclita is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaubardia heteroclita is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaubardia heteroclita is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Chaubardia heteroclita

Chaubardia heteroclita is native to tropical Africa and can be found in lowland rainforests.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38599: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.