Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
revolutus
ID:
782574

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 383 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781907

Common Names

  • Revolute Calycolpus
  • Revolute Bush
  • Revolute Shrub

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Description

Calycolpus revolutus (also called Revolute Calycolpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in sunny areas with well-drained soil and is often found in gardens, parks and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus revolutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or shade tree in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycolpus revolutus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round, and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus revolutus is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Calycolpus revolutus

Calycolpus revolutus can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Calycolpus revolutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycolpus revolutus?

Calycolpus revolutus

What is the common name of Calycolpus revolutus?

Revolute Calycolpus

What is the natural habitat of Calycolpus revolutus?

It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador

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-32039: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.