Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 34 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581982
Common Names
- Calyptranthera schatziana
- Schatziana
- Schatziana Bush
Description
Calyptranthera schatziana (also called Schatz'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 schatziana 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 schatziana 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 schatziana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Calyptranthera schatziana
Calyptranthera schatziana is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Calyptranthera schatziana FAQ
What type of soil does Calyptranthera schatziana prefer?
Calyptranthera schatziana prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
How much light does Calyptranthera schatziana need?
Calyptranthera schatziana needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Calyptranthera schatziana be watered?
Calyptranthera schatziana 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,