Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 165: 794 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604326
Common Names
- Chytranthus subvilliger
- Soft-Hairy Chytranthus
- Chytranthus Subvilliger
Description
Chytranthus subvilliger (also called Subvillous 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 subvilliger 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 subvilliger has yellow flowers, with four petals and a long, thin stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chytranthus subvilliger 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 subvilliger
Chytranthus subvilliger can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus subvilliger FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus subvilliger?
Chytranthus subvilliger
What is the family of Chytranthus subvilliger?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus subvilliger?
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