Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassl.) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 429 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782431
Common Names
- Dolichandra chodatii
- Chodatii
- Chodatii Vine
Description
Dolichandra chodatii (also called Chodat's Dolichandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichandra chodatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolichandra chodatii is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule with two seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolichandra chodatii is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Dolichandra chodatii
Dolichandra chodatii is native to Brazil.
Dolichandra chodatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolichandra chodatii?
Dolichandra chodatii
What is the common name of Dolichandra chodatii?
Climbing Hydrangea
What is the natural habitat of Dolichandra chodatii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Dolichandra genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141983-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].