Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pedunculatus
ID:
581559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 100 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580891

Common Names

  • Calolisianthus pedunculatus
  • Pedunculatus
  • C. pedunculatus

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Description

Calolisianthus pedunculatus (also called Calolisianthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calolisianthus pedunculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calolisianthus pedunculatus has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calolisianthus pedunculatus is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Calolisianthus pedunculatus

Calolisianthus pedunculatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Calolisianthus pedunculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calolisianthus pedunculatus?

Calolisianthus pedunculatus

What is the common name of Calolisianthus pedunculatus?

Calypso Orchid

Where does Calolisianthus pedunculatus grow?

It is native to the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California.

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,

References