Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pemphidius
ID:
379935

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Skog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 291 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379267

Common Names

  • Nautilocalyx pemphidius
  • Pemphidius Nautilocalyx
  • Nautilocalyx Pemphidius

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Description

Nautilocalyx pemphidius (also called Pemphidius Nautilocalyx, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Nautilocalyx pemphidius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nautilocalyx pemphidius has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nautilocalyx pemphidius is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet forests and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the softwood of the stem and placed in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nautilocalyx pemphidius

Nautilocalyx pemphidius can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Nautilocalyx pemphidius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nautilocalyx pemphidius?

Nautilocalyx pemphidius

What is the common name of Nautilocalyx pemphidius?

Pemphidius sedge

What is the natural habitat of Nautilocalyx pemphidius?

It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows

Species in the Nautilocalyx genus

Nautilocalyx porphyrotrichus, Nautilocalyx lehmannii, Nautilocalyx fasciculatus, Nautilocalyx pemphidius, Nautilocalyx leticianus, Nautilocalyx mimuloides, Nautilocalyx membranaceus, Nautilocalyx maguirei, Nautilocalyx pallidus, Nautilocalyx cataractarum, Nautilocalyx antioquensis, Nautilocalyx arenarius, Nautilocalyx punctatus, Nautilocalyx sastrei, Nautilocalyx resioides, Nautilocalyx colombianus, Nautilocalyx speciosus, Nautilocalyx peruvianus, Nautilocalyx bullatus, Nautilocalyx ecuadoranus, Nautilocalyx forgetii, Nautilocalyx hirsutus, Nautilocalyx lynchii, Nautilocalyx picturatus, Nautilocalyx whitei, Nautilocalyx mulfordii, Nautilocalyx glandulifer, Nautilocalyx vinosus, Nautilocalyx pictus, Nautilocalyx melittifolius, Nautilocalyx lucianii, Nautilocalyx aeneus, Nautilocalyx bracteatus, Nautilocalyx purpurascens, Nautilocalyx biserrulatus, Nautilocalyx bicolor, Nautilocalyx decumbens, Nautilocalyx hirtiflorus, Nautilocalyx kohlerioides, Nautilocalyx silvaticus, Nautilocalyx urticifolius, Nautilocalyx erytranthus, Nautilocalyx rugosus,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379147: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.