Chytranthus talbotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
604995
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) Keay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 26: 194 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604327
Common Names
- Chytranthus talbotii
- Talbot's Chytranthus
- Talbot Chytranthus
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- Chytranthus pilgerianus (Gilg ex Radlk.) Pellegr. [unknown]
- Glossolepis pilgeriana Gilg [unknown]
- Glossolepis talbotii Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Chytranthus talbotii (also called Talbot'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 talbotii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chytranthus talbotii has yellow flowers, with four petals and a long, thin stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chytranthus talbotii 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 talbotii
Chytranthus talbotii can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus talbotii?
Chytranthus talbotii
What is the family of Chytranthus talbotii?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus talbotii?
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-2720505: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.