Calyptrocalyx arfakianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakianus
ID:
788635
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becc.) Dowe & M.D.Ferrero
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 217 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787968
Common Names
- Calyptrocalyx arfakianus
- Arfakianus Clove
- Calyptrocalyx Arfakianus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calyptrocalyx arfakianus (also called Arfak Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 5 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrocalyx arfakianus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calyptrocalyx arfakianus has yellow flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocalyx arfakianus is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Calyptrocalyx arfakianus
Calyptrocalyx arfakianus is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in the lowland rainforests of the country.
Species in the Calyptrocalyx genus
Calyptrocalyx albertisianus, Calyptrocalyx amoenus, Calyptrocalyx arfakianus, Calyptrocalyx awa, Calyptrocalyx caudiculatus, Calyptrocalyx doxanthus, Calyptrocalyx elegans, Calyptrocalyx flabellatus, Calyptrocalyx forbesii, Calyptrocalyx geonomiformis, Calyptrocalyx hollrungii, Calyptrocalyx julianettii, Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus, Calyptrocalyx laxiflorus, Calyptrocalyx lepidotus, Calyptrocalyx leptostachys, Calyptrocalyx merrillianus, Calyptrocalyx micholitzii, Calyptrocalyx multifidus, Calyptrocalyx pachystachys, Calyptrocalyx pauciflorus, Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus, Calyptrocalyx pusillus, Calyptrocalyx sessiliflorus, Calyptrocalyx spicatus, Calyptrocalyx yamutumene, Calyptrocalyx calcicolus, Calyptrocalyx reflexus,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32659: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
John Leslie Dowe (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dowe' in the authors string.
Michael D. Ferrero (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Ferrero' in the authors string.