Calatola laevigata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
579854
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 689 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579186
Common Names
- Laevigata Calatola
- Smooth Calatola
- Smooth Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calatola laevigata (also called Laevigata 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 laevigata 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 laevigata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calatola laevigata 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 laevigata
Calatola laevigata is native to the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica.
Calatola laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calatola laevigata?
Calatola laevigata
What type of plant is Calatola laevigata?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Calatola laevigata native to?
It is native to Central America
Species in the Calatola genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2690876: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.