Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
neopeltandra
ID:
841293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 14 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840628



Common Names

  • Chascotheca neopeltandra
  • Neopeltandra Chascotheca
  • Chascotheca


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Description

Chascotheca neopeltandra (also called Neopeltandra Chascotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry habitats. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are white or yellowish.

Uses & Benefits

Chascotheca neopeltandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chascotheca neopeltandra is white with yellow or greenish-yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chascotheca neopeltandra is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chascotheca neopeltandra

Chascotheca neopeltandra can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Chascotheca neopeltandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chascotheca neopeltandra?

Chascotheca neopeltandra

What is the family of Chascotheca neopeltandra?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Chascotheca neopeltandra?

Eastern Mediterranean region

Species in the Chascotheca genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38438: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.