Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
roraimensis
ID:
782586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 1009 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781919

Common Names

  • Calycolpus Roraimensis
  • Roraima Calycolpus
  • Roraima Bush

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Description

Calycolpus roraimensis (also called Roraima Calycolpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Guiana Highlands of South America. It has leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of cold temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus roraimensis 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

The flower of Calycolpus roraimensis is white with yellow spots, and is bell-shaped. The seed is a long, thin, dark brown bean-like pod. The seedlings have long, thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus roraimensis is a woody, deciduous, perennial shrub. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calycolpus roraimensis

Calycolpus roraimensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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Lythraceae

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,

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