Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
glomeratum
ID:
603981

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 354 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603313



Common Names

  • Glomeratum Choretrum
  • Choretrum Glomeratum
  • Glomerate Choretrum


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Description

Choretrum glomeratum (also called 'Clustered Choretrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, arching, green leaves with reddish-brown spots. It is found growing in the humid forests of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Choretrum glomeratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Choretrum glomeratum var. chrysanthum (F.Muell.) Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Choretrum glomeratum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Choretrum glomeratum is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Choretrum glomeratum

Choretrum glomeratum is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Choretrum glomeratum FAQ

What is the common name of Choretrum glomeratum?

Clustered Choretrum

What is the natural habitat of Choretrum glomeratum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific name of Choretrum glomeratum?

Choretrum glomeratum

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

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