Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Berg) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 50: 57 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781846
Common Names
- Moritzianus Trumpet Flower
- Cross Vine
- Cat's Claw
Description
Calycolpus moritzianus (also called Chilean Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Chile. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in temperate climates, and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Calycolpus moritzianus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period, and its flowers are a beautiful shade of blue. It is also used to make fences and trellises, as it is a fast-growing plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycolpus moritzianus has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycolpus moritzianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calycolpus moritzianus
Calycolpus moritzianus is native to Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.
Calycolpus moritzianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycolpus moritzianus?
Calycolpus moritzianus
What is the family of Calycolpus moritzianus?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Calycolpus moritzianus?
Moritz's calycolpus
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,