Symbolanthus calygonus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calygonus
ID:
1063907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 80 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063245
Common Names
- Calygon Symbolanthus
- Calygonus Symbolanthus
- Calygon Gentian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symbolanthus calygonus (also called Calygonus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symbolanthus calygonus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Symbolanthus calygonus are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Symbolanthus calygonus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Symbolanthus calygonus
Symbolanthus calygonus can be found in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Symbolanthus genus
Symbolanthus anomalus, Symbolanthus aureus, Symbolanthus camanensis, Symbolanthus gaultherioides, Symbolanthus superbus, Symbolanthus elisabethae, Symbolanthus yaviensis, Symbolanthus vasculosus, Symbolanthus huachamacariensis, Symbolanthus sessilis, Symbolanthus pulcherrimus, Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius, Symbolanthus alboarenicola, Symbolanthus condorensis, Symbolanthus incaicus, Symbolanthus jasonii, Symbolanthus nebulosus, Symbolanthus pascoensis, Symbolanthus calygonus, Symbolanthus microphyllus, Symbolanthus obscure-rosaceus, Symbolanthus pauciflorus, Symbolanthus brittonianus, Symbolanthus daturoides, Symbolanthus pterocalyx, Symbolanthus tetrapterus, Symbolanthus australis, Symbolanthus mathewsii, Symbolanthus argyreus, Symbolanthus frigidus, Symbolanthus stuebelii,
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371153-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.