Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pictus
ID:
1235126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 88 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234464

Common Names

  • Pictus Nautilocalyx
  • Pictus Climbing Begonia
  • Pictus Climbing Wax Plant

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Description

Nautilocalyx pictus (also called Painted Nautilocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nautilocalyx pictus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nautilocalyx pictus is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nautilocalyx pictus is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nautilocalyx pictus

Nautilocalyx pictus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Nautilocalyx pictus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nautilocalyx pictus?

Nautilocalyx pictus

What is the natural habitat of Nautilocalyx pictus?

It is native to the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina.

What is the flowering period of Nautilocalyx pictus?

It blooms from October to December.

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,

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