Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 406 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216066
Common Names
- Hymenocrater calycinus
- Calycine Hymenocrater
- Hymenocrater Calycinus
Synonyms
- Hymenocrater bituminosus calycinus (Boiss.) A.L.Budantzev [unknown]
- Hymenocrater macrophyllus Bunge [unknown]
- Sestinia calycina Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Hymenocrater calycinus (also called Calycine Hymenocrater, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenocrater calycinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenocrater calycinus is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenocrater calycinus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.
Where to Find Hymenocrater calycinus
Hymenocrater calycinus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Hymenocrater calycinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenocrater calycinus?
Hymenocrater calycinus
What type of plant is Hymenocrater calycinus?
Herb
Where is Hymenocrater calycinus found?
South America
Species in the Hymenocrater genus
Hymenocrater adenothrix,
Hymenocrater altimuranus,
Hymenocrater bituminosus,
Hymenocrater calycinus,
Hymenocrater elegans,
Hymenocrater incanus,
Hymenocrater inciaidentatus,
Hymenocrater longiflorus,
Hymenocrater oxyodontus,
Hymenocrater platystegius,
Hymenocrater sessilifolius,
Hymenocrater yazdianus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,