Callichilia bequaertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
772411
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 1: 401 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771744
Common Names
- Callichilia Bequaertii
- Callichilia
- Bequaertii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callichilia bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Callichilia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Callichilia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callichilia bequaertii is a small, white flower with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callichilia bequaertii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Callichilia bequaertii
Callichilia bequaertii can be found in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
Callichilia bequaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callichilia bequaertii?
Callichilia bequaertii
What are the common names of Callichilia bequaertii?
Bequaert's Callichilia
What is the natural habitat of Callichilia bequaertii?
It is native to West Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams
Species in the Callichilia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-31040: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.