Calyptrocalyx calcicolus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicolus
ID:
1545140
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf. & L.T.Sm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 65: 161 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025909
Common Names
- Calyptrocalyx calcicolus
- Calcicolus Calyptrocalyx
- Calyptrocalyx
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus (also called Calcium-loving Calyptrocalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks, and has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calyptrocalyx calcicolus is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green shoots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Calyptrocalyx calcicolus
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus is native to South America and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocalyx calcicolus?
Calyptrocalyx calcicolus
What is the common name of Calyptrocalyx calcicolus?
Calcium-loving Calyptrocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocalyx calcicolus?
Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and meadows
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,