Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
579853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 416 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579185

Common Names

  • Costaricensis Calatola
  • Costa Rican Calatola
  • Costa Rican Plant

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Synonyms

  • Calatola columbiana Sleumer [unknown]
  • Calatola sanquininensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Calatola venezuelana Pittier [unknown]

Description

Calatola costaricensis (also called Costaricensis Calatola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calatola costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and for natural dyeing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calatola costaricensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calatola costaricensis is a perennial plant that grows in a wide range of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calatola costaricensis

Calatola costaricensis can be found in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica.

Calatola costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calatola costaricensis?

Calatola costaricensis

What type of plant is Calatola costaricensis?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Calatola costaricensis native to?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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