Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Webbia 1: 308 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788204
Common Names
- Pachystachys Calyptrocalyx
- Calyptrocalyx Pachystachys
- Pachystachys Bush-Lily
Description
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys (also called Pachystachys Calyptrocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces bright purple flowers in the spring. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys is used in traditional medicine for treating headaches, fever, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys has a white flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys 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 pachystachys
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys can be found in New Guinea.
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocalyx pachystachys?
Calyptrocalyx pachystachys
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocalyx pachystachys?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Calyptrocalyx pachystachys?
Spring to summer
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,