Calycolpus calophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophyllus
ID:
782318
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 14(1): 412. 1857 [15 May 1857]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781651
Common Names
- Calycolpus calophyllus
- Large-Leaved Calycolpus
- Large-Leaved Tree-Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycolpus calophyllus (also called Calycolpus Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is a woody vine with pinnate leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers. It is found in moist forests, on the edges of forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calycolpus calophyllus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycolpus calophyllus has bright yellow flowers with a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender with bright green leaves.
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Calycolpus calophyllus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Calycolpus calophyllus
Calycolpus calophyllus is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Calycolpus calophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycolpus calophyllus?
Calycolpus calophyllus
What is the common name of Calycolpus calophyllus?
Calycolpus
What is the natural habitat of Calycolpus calophyllus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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-32014: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.