Chytranthus micranthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micranthus
ID:
604978
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 165: 796 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604310
Common Names
- Chytranthus micranthus
- Small-Flowered Chytranthus
- Chytranthus Micranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chytranthus micranthus (also called Small-flowered 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 micranthus 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
The flower of Chytranthus micranthus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chytranthus micranthus is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Chytranthus micranthus
Chytranthus micranthus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus micranthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus micranthus?
Chytranthus micranthus
What type of plant is Chytranthus micranthus?
Orchid
Where is Chytranthus micranthus found?
Peru
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-2720490: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.