Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
spirioides
ID:
1559260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 133: t. 8123. 1907 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036821

Common Names

  • Blepharocalyx spirioides
  • Spirioides Blepharocalyx
  • Blepharocalyx

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Description

Blepharocalyx spirioides (also called Spire Blepharocalyx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharocalyx spirioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blepharocalyx spirioides has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have two narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharocalyx spirioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Blepharocalyx spirioides should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Blepharocalyx spirioides

Blepharocalyx spirioides is native to South America.

Blepharocalyx spirioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharocalyx spirioides?

Blepharocalyx spirioides

What is the common name of Blepharocalyx spirioides?

Blepharocalyx

Where is Blepharocalyx spirioides native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,