Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
warszewiczianus
ID:
1086846

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 382 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086184

Common Names

  • Calycolpus Warszewiczianus
  • Warszewiczianus
  • Warszewiczianus Tree

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Description

Calycolpus warszewiczianus (also called Warszewicz's calycolpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It typically grows in wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus warszewiczianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. The leaves are also used to make a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycolpus warszewiczianus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus warszewiczianus is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Calycolpus warszewiczianus

Calycolpus warszewiczianus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima.

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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