Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb. ex Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Webbia 4: 158 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788110
Common Names
- Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus
- Calyptrocalyx Lauterbachianus
- Calyptrocalyx Lauterbachianum
Description
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus (also called Lauterbach's Calyptrocalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, pink or purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus has a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus?
Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus
What is the common name of Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus?
Calyptrocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocalyx lauterbachianus?
Tropical rainforests
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,