Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Webbia 1: 306 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788140
Common Names
- Calyptrocalyx leptostachys
- Leptostachys Calyptrocalyx
- Calyptrocalyx leptostachys
Description
Calyptrocalyx leptostachys (also called Slender-stalked 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 leptostachys 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
The flower of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocalyx leptostachys is a small, evergreen shrub native to Malaysia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Calyptrocalyx leptostachys
Calyptrocalyx leptostachys can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Calyptrocalyx leptostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys?
Calyptrocalyx leptostachys
What is the common name of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys?
Slender-spiked Calyptrocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys?
Dry woodland and rocky slopes
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,