Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brachycalyx
ID:
691747

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

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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.

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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 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-2813028: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.