Chassalia buchwaldii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 338 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840654
Common Names
- Chassalia buchwaldii
- Buchwald's Chassalia
- Buchwald Chassalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chassalia buchwaldii (also called Buchwald's Chassalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Chassalia buchwaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chassalia buchwaldii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chassalia buchwaldii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Chassalia buchwaldii
Chassalia buchwaldii is native to Madagascar.
Chassalia buchwaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chassalia buchwaldii?
Chassalia buchwaldii
What is the common name of Chassalia buchwaldii?
Buchwald's Chassalia
Where is Chassalia buchwaldii found?
Chassalia buchwaldii is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Chassalia genus
Chassalia blumeana, Chassalia griffithii, Chassalia ridleyi, Chassalia melanocarpa, Chassalia angustifolia, Chassalia triceps, Chassalia subcoriacea, Chassalia tahanica, Chassalia singapurensis, Chassalia elliptica, Chassalia nannochlamys, Chassalia bonifacei, Chassalia christineae, Chassalia euchlora, Chassalia lukwangulensis, Chassalia bipindensis, Chassalia acutiflora, Chassalia afzelii, Chassalia albiflora, Chassalia ambodirianensis, Chassalia androrangensis, Chassalia assimilis, Chassalia betamponensis, Chassalia betsilensis, Chassalia bojeri, Chassalia boryana, Chassalia bosseri, Chassalia bracteata, Chassalia buchwaldii, Chassalia capitata, Chassalia catatii, Chassalia caudifolia, Chassalia comorensis, Chassalia corallifera, Chassalia corallioides, Chassalia coriacea, Chassalia coursii, Chassalia cristata, Chassalia cupularis, Chassalia curviflora, Chassalia densiflora, Chassalia densifolia, Chassalia discolor, Chassalia doniana, Chassalia elongata, Chassalia eurybotrya, Chassalia gaertneroides, Chassalia grandifolia, Chassalia grandistipula, Chassalia hiernii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38466: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.