Chytranthus mortehanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortehanii
ID:
604979
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) De Voldere ex Hauman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 9: 358 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604311
Common Names
- Chytranthus mortehanii
- Mortehani's Chytranthus
- Chytranthus Mortehanii
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- Pancovia mortehanii De Wild. [unknown]
- Chytranthus fouilloyanus Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Chytranthus mortehanii (also called Mortehani'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 mortehanii 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 mortehanii 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 mortehanii 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 mortehanii
Chytranthus mortehanii can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus mortehanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus mortehanii?
Chytranthus mortehanii
What is the family of Chytranthus mortehanii?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus mortehanii?
Africa
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-2720491: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.