Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brevicaudata
ID:
582645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klack.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 33 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581977

Common Names

  • Calyptranthera brevicaudata
  • Brevicaudata Calyptranthera
  • Short-tailed Calyptranthera

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Description

Calyptranthera brevicaudata (also called Short-tailed Calyptranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in montane forests and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptranthera brevicaudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptranthera caudiclava is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptranthera brevicaudata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calyptranthera brevicaudata

Calyptranthera brevicaudata is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Calyptranthera brevicaudata FAQ

What type of soil does Calyptranthera brevicaudata prefer?

Calyptranthera brevicaudata prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How much light does Calyptranthera brevicaudata need?

Calyptranthera brevicaudata needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Calyptranthera brevicaudata be watered?

Calyptranthera brevicaudata should be watered once every week.

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,

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