Calycorectes beruttii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beruttii
ID:
783003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 94: 9 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782336
Common Names
- Calycorectes Beruttii
- Beruttiis Calycorectes
- Calycorectes Beruttiis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycorectes beruttii (also called Berutti's Calycorectes, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, glossy foliage and produces white, tubular flowers in the summer. It is often found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas, as well as in moist, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calycorectes beruttii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycorectes beruttii is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycorectes beruttii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Calycorectes beruttii
Calycorectes beruttii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Calycorectes genus
Calycorectes batavorum, Calycorectes bergii, Calycorectes beruttii, Calycorectes costatus, Calycorectes dardanoi, Calycorectes dominicanus, Calycorectes enormis, Calycorectes ferrugineus, Calycorectes grandifolius, Calycorectes langsdorffii, Calycorectes maximus, Calycorectes mexicanus, Calycorectes orlandoi, Calycorectes paranaensis, Calycorectes rodriguesii, Calycorectes schottianus, Calycorectes wurdackii, Calycorectes maracayuensis,
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-32083: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.