Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Candollea 53: 396 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581979
Common Names
- Calyptranthera gautieri
- Gautieri
- Gautieri Bush
Description
Calyptranthera gautieri (also called Gautier's 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 gautieri 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 gautieri is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptranthera gautieri 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 gautieri
Calyptranthera gautieri is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Calyptranthera gautieri FAQ
What type of soil does Calyptranthera gautieri prefer?
Calyptranthera gautieri prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
How much light does Calyptranthera gautieri need?
Calyptranthera gautieri needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Calyptranthera gautieri be watered?
Calyptranthera gautieri should be watered once every week.
Species in the Calyptranthera genus
Calyptranthera filifera,
Calyptranthera sulphurea,
Calyptranthera villosa,
Calyptranthera baronii,
Calyptranthera brevicaudata,
Calyptranthera caudiclava,
Calyptranthera gautieri,
Calyptranthera grandiflora,
Calyptranthera pubipetala,
Calyptranthera schatziana,
Calyptranthera viridiflava,
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,