Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 100 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580887
Common Names
- Calolisianthus amplissimus
- Amplissimus
- C. amplissimus
Description
Calolisianthus amplissimus (also called Large-Flowered Calolisianthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to California and Oregon. It grows to a height of 1-2 m, with a spread of up to 1 m. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and shrublands, and is tolerant of drought and fire.
Uses & Benefits
Calolisianthus amplissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calolisianthus amplissimus has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calolisianthus amplissimus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The layered stem should be carefully separated from the mother plant and potted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Calolisianthus amplissimus
Calolisianthus amplissimus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Calolisianthus amplissimus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calolisianthus amplissimus?
Calolisianthus amplissimus is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What is the average height of Calolisianthus amplissimus?
Calolisianthus amplissimus typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.
What is the lifespan of Calolisianthus amplissimus?
Calolisianthus amplissimus can live up to 200 years.
Species in the Calolisianthus genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,