Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
779382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 27 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778715

Common Names

  • Callopsis volkensii
  • Volkens' Callopsis
  • Volkens' False Jasmine

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Description

Callopsis volkensii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callopsis volkensii is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callopsis volkensii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callopsis volkensii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Callopsis volkensii

Callopsis volkensii can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Callopsis volkensii FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Callopsis volkensii?

Callopsis volkensii prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

How much water does Callopsis volkensii need?

Callopsis volkensii needs to be watered regularly but not excessively.

How much sunlight does Callopsis volkensii need?

Callopsis volkensii prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Species in the Callopsis genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86525-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.