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chrysothemis
Scientific Name: Chrysothemis
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
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Chrysothemis pulchella: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information about the plant species Chrysothemis pulchella, also known as Sunset Bells or Copper Leaf.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Chrysothemis pulchella is commonly used in landscapes, suggesting its potential presence in gardens where pets may roam.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chrysothemis pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Decne.
- Common Names: Sunset Bells, Copper Leaf
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Major Group: Angiosperms
Distribution and Habitat
- Originates from Panama, the West Indies, and Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics
- Terrestrial herb, ranging in height from 5 to 40 (sometimes up to 90) cm.
- Stem is succulent and erect when young, becoming decumbent with age.
- Stem is densely puberulent to pilose towards the apex, becoming glabrescent below.
Cultivation
- Used as a groundcover.
- Thrives in low-growing shade or semi-shade conditions.
- Requires consistently moist soil.
Quirky Facts
- One person identified the plant based on recognition from someone named Susan Philipsand Shaini Philips.
- One blog post about Chrysothemis pulchella is among the most popular on the author's blog with 400 visits since its publication.