Chrysothemis pulchella
Squarestem
Also known as: Besleria melittifolia Drapiez +17 more
- Besleria melittifolia Drapiez
- Besleria pulchella Donn
- Besleria pulchella Donn ex Sims
- Besleria umbellata Sims
- Chrysothemis aurantiaca Decne.
- Chrysothemis melissifolia G.Don ex Loudon
- Chrysothemis semiclausa (Hanst.) Leeuwenb.
- Chrysothemis villosa (Benth.) Leeuwenb.
- Cyrtandromoea minor Ridl.
- Episcia pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Mart.
- Episcia pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Mart. ex G.Don
- Skiophila pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Hanst.
- Tussacia pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Benth., 1846
- Tussacia pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Rchb. ex Oerst.
- Tussacia pulchella (Donn ex Sims) Rchb. ex Walp.
- Tussacia semiclausa Hanst.
- Tussacia semiclausa Hanst. ex André
- Tussacia villosa Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gesneriaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Chrysothemis pulchella
Chrysothemis pulchella (commonly known as Squarestem) is a shrub belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Caroline Is., Comoros