Chytranthus verecundus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verecundus
ID:
604996
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hallé & Aké Assi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 297 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604328
Common Names
- Chytranthus verecundus
- Verecund Chytranthus
- Verecund-flowered Chytranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chytranthus verecundus (also called Verecund 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 verecundus 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 verecundus 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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Chytranthus verecundus 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 verecundus
Chytranthus verecundus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus verecundus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus verecundus?
Chytranthus verecundus
What is the family of Chytranthus verecundus?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus verecundus?
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-2720506: Based on the initial data import
Laurent Aké Assi (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aké Assi' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.