Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
draboides
ID:
604425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woronow

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 43: 397 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603757

Common Names

  • Chrysochamela draboides
  • Draboides Chrysochamela
  • Chrysochamela of Draboides

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Description

Chrysochamela draboides (also called 'Drab Chrysochamela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in montane forests and rocky outcrops. It has an upright growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. Its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysochamela draboides is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysochamela draboides has a small, yellow flower with a short, curved tube and a broad, flat lip. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysochamela draboides is a terrestrial bromeliad that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chrysochamela draboides

Christisonia saulierei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chrysochamela draboides FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chrysochamela draboides?

Chrysochamela draboides prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Chrysochamela draboides?

Chrysochamela draboides prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.

What is the ideal light level for Chrysochamela draboides?

Chrysochamela draboides prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References