Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Ritter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 13: 25. 1962.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581947
Common Names
- Calymmantheum substerile
- Substerile Calymmantheum
- Almost Sterile Calymmantheum
Description
Calymmatium substerile (also called Substerile Calymmatium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in montane forests and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calymmanthium substerile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calymmanthium substerile is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calymmantheum substerile is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calymmanthium substerile
Calymmanthium substerile can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Calymmanthium substerile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calymmanthium substerile?
Calymmanthium substerile
What is the common name of Calymmanthium substerile?
Substerile calymmanthium
What type of plant is Calymmanthium substerile?
Evergreen shrub
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