Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 381 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781769
Common Names
- Goetheanus Calycolpus
- Goetheanus Calycolpus
- Goetheanus Trumpet Flower
Description
Calycolpus goetheanus (also called Goethe's Calycolpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calycolpaceae. It is native to Central and South America. This plant is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It has white flowers and is commonly found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calycolpus goetheanus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycolpus goetheanus is a tubular shape with five petals and a yellow-orange color. The seed of Calycolpus goetheanus is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Calycolpus goetheanus are thin, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycolpus goetheanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a sheltered position.
Where to Find Calycolpus goetheanus
Calycolpus goetheanus is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Calycolpus goetheanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycolpus goetheanus?
Calycolpus goetheanus
What is the common name of Calycolpus goetheanus?
Goetheanus
What is the natural habitat of Calycolpus goetheanus?
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,