Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
calcaratum
ID:
1254355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Fontella

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Pabstia 5(1): 6 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253693

Common Names

  • Petalostelma calcaratum
  • Spurred Petalostelma
  • Hooked Petalostelma

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Description

Petalostelma calcaratum (also called Yellow-flowered Petalostelma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Petalostelma calcaratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its showy pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petalostelma calcaratum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalostelma calcaratum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Petalostelma calcaratum

Petalostelma calcaratum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Petalostelma calcaratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalostelma calcaratum?

Petalostelma calcaratum

What is the common name of Petalostelma calcaratum?

Spurred petalostelma

What is the family of Petalostelma calcaratum?

Malvaceae

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-50172408: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.