Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 32: 43 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691080
Common Names
- Fischeria brachycalyx
- Brachycalyx Fischeria
- Fischeria Brachycalyx
Description
Fischeria brachycalyx (also called Short-Calyx Fischeria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Fischeria brachycalyx is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fischeria brachycalyx has white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fischeria brachycalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Fischeria brachycalyx
Fischeria brachycalyx is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.
Fischeria brachycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fischeria brachycalyx?
Fischeria brachycalyx
What are the common names of Fischeria brachycalyx?
Short-calyx Fischeria, Short-calyx's Fischeria
Where is Fischeria brachycalyx found?
Fischeria brachycalyx is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Fischeria genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,