Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1516609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Raynal) Larridon

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 126: 205 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003535


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Description

Chamaedendron nervosa (also called Nervous Chamaedendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has slender stems with small, green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in its native regions and is well-suited to woodland gardens and containers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaedendron nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaedendron nervosa has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaedendron nervosa is a tropical shrub that is native to Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Chamaedendron nervosa

Chamaedendron nervosa can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Chamaedendron nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaedendron nervosa?

Chamaedendron nervosa

What is the common name of Chamaedendron nervosa?

Nervous Chamaedendron

What is the natural habitat of Chamaedendron nervosa?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194050-1: 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].