Chytranthus welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
604998
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 66(Suppl. 1): 85 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604330
Common Names
- Chytranthus welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Chytranthus
- Welwitsch Chytranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chytranthus welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii
Chytranthus welwitschii can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus welwitschii?
Chytranthus welwitschii
What is the family of Chytranthus welwitschii?
Acanthaceae
What is the origin of Chytranthus welwitschii?
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-2720508: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.