Heliamphora chimantensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chimantensis
ID:
717909
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wistuba, Carow & Harbarth
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 31(3): 78 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717242
Common Names
- Heliamphora chimantensis
- Chimantensis Heliamphora
- Chimantensis Sun Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliamphora chimantensis (also called Chimanta Heliamphora, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Venezuelan tepuis. It has a tall stem and a rosette of leaves, and produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in wet, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora chimantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora chimantensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora chimantensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Heliamphora chimantensis
Heliamphora chimantensis can be found in the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela.
Heliamphora chimantensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora chimantensis?
Heliamphora chimantensis
What is the common name of Heliamphora chimantensis?
Heliamphora chimantensis
What is the family of Heliamphora chimantensis?
Sarraceniaceae
Species in the Heliamphora genus
Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842185: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Wistuba (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wistuba' in the authors string.
Thomas Carow (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carow' in the authors string.
Peter Harbarth (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harbarth' in the authors string.