Status:
valid
Authors:
(Traub.) Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 208 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762646
Common Names
- Calicharis Butcheri
- Butcheri Calicharis
- Butcher's Calicharis
Description
Calicharis butcheri (also called Butcher's Calicharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calicharis butcheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calicharis butcheri is white or cream-colored with yellow or orange markings. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calicharis butcheri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Calicharis butcheri
Calicharis butcheri can be found in South Africa.
Calicharis butcheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calicharis butcheri?
Calicharis butcheri
What is the common name of Calicharis butcheri?
Butcher's Calicharis
Where is Calicharis butcheri native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Calicharis genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
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Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,