Chytranthus imenoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imenoensis
ID:
604964
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 226 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604296
Common Names
- Chytranthus Imenoensis
- Imenoensis Chytranthus
- Chytranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chytranthus imenoensis (also called Imeño's Chytranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chytranthus imenoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chytranthus imenoensis has a white flower with yellow-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chytranthus imenoensis is a low-growing, evergreen, succulent perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Chytranthus imenoensis
Chytranthus imenoensis can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus imenoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Chytranthus imenoensis?
Imenoensis Chytranthus
What is the natural habitat of Chytranthus imenoensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average height of Chytranthus imenoensis?
Up to 4 meters
Species in the Chytranthus genus
Chytranthus angustifolius, Chytranthus atroviolaceus, Chytranthus calophyllus, Chytranthus carneus, Chytranthus cauliflorus, Chytranthus dasystachys, Chytranthus dinklagei, Chytranthus edulis, Chytranthus ellipticus, Chytranthus flavoviridis, Chytranthus gilletii, Chytranthus imenoensis, Chytranthus klaineanus, Chytranthus ledermannii, Chytranthus longibracteatus, Chytranthus macrobotrys, Chytranthus macrophyllus, Chytranthus mannii, Chytranthus micranthus, Chytranthus mortehanii, Chytranthus obliquinervis, Chytranthus prieurianus, Chytranthus punctatus, Chytranthus setosus, Chytranthus sexlocularis, Chytranthus stenophyllus, Chytranthus strigosus, Chytranthus subvilliger, Chytranthus talbotii, Chytranthus verecundus, Chytranthus welwitschii, Chytranthus xanthophyllus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720477: Based on the initial data import
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.