Periploca calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
1103444
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) Falc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 115 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102782
Common Names
- Periploca calophylla
- Calophylla Periploca
- Calophylla
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Periploca calophylla (also called large-leaved periploca, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Periploca calophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Periploca calophylla var. mucronata P.T.LiPeriploca calophylla var. calophylla
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Periploca calophylla is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Periploca calophylla is a perennial climber that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny, sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Periploca calophylla
Periploca calophylla can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.
Species in the Periploca genus
Periploca graeca, Periploca laevigata, Periploca linearifolia, Periploca aphylla, Periploca angustifolia, Periploca sepium, Periploca purpurea, Periploca somaliensis, Periploca calophylla, Periploca gracilis, Periploca hydaspidis, Periploca floribunda, Periploca chevalieri, Periploca visciformis, Periploca forrestii, Periploca tsiangii, Periploca chrysantha,
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 tro-2604001: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Hugh Falconer (1808-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Falc.' in the authors string.