Calycolpus andersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
912573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Landrum
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60: 252 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911908
Common Names
- Calycolpus andersonii
- Andersonii Calycolpus
- Anderson's Calycolpus
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Calycolpus andersonii (also called Anderson's Calycolpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy foliage and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calycolpus andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycolpus andersonii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycolpus andersonii is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Calycolpus andersonii
Calycolpus andersonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Calycolpus genus
Calycolpus alternifolius, Calycolpus australis, Calycolpus bolivarensis, Calycolpus calophyllus, Calycolpus cochleatus, Calycolpus goetheanus, Calycolpus legrandii, Calycolpus moritzianus, Calycolpus revolutus, Calycolpus roraimensis, Calycolpus surinamensis, Calycolpus warscewiczianus, Calycolpus aequatorialis, Calycolpus andersonii, Calycolpus sessiliflorus, Calycolpus warszewiczianus, Calycolpus beyeri, Calycolpus vitis-idaea, Calycolpus calophyllus,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456793: Based on the initial data import
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.