Balbisia calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
111963
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Hunz. & Ariza
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 7: 238 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111292
Common Names
- Balbisia
- Calycina
- Balbisia Calycina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balbisia calycina (also called 'Calycine Balbisia', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Balbisia calycina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balbisia calycina has yellow-brown flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are initially white and later turn green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balbisia calycina is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Balbisia calycina
Balbisia calycina is native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in lowland forests.
Balbisia calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balbisia calycina?
Balbisia calycina
What is the common name of Balbisia calycina?
Calycina
What is the family of Balbisia calycina?
Asteraceae
Species in the Balbisia genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
IPNI record: 28796-2: Originally associated with wfo-0000558764
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2668153: Originally associated with wfo-0000558764
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2668153: Originally associated with wfo-0000558764
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Luis Ariza Espinar (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ariza' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:28796-2: Based on the initial data import