Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 42 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272939
Description
Nautilocalyx silvaticus (also called Silvaticus Nautilocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white to pale pink.
Uses & Benefits
Nautilocalyx silvaticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nautilocalyx silvaticus has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nautilocalyx silvaticus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Nautilocalyx silvaticus
Nautilocalyx silvaticus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Nautilocalyx silvaticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nautilocalyx silvaticus?
Nautilocalyx silvaticus
What is the common name of Nautilocalyx silvaticus?
Forest Nautilocalyx
Where is Nautilocalyx silvaticus native to?
Brazil
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,