Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 99: 1 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782373
Common Names
- Calycorectes Dardanoi
- Dardanoi Calycorectes
- Calycorectes
Description
Calycorectes dardanoi (also called Dardano'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 dardanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycorectes dardanoi has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycorectes dardanoi is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Calycorectes dardanoi
Calycorectes dardanoi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Calycorectes dardanoi FAQ
How long does Calycorectes dardanoi live?
Calycorectes dardanoi can live up to 10 years.
What type of soil does Calycorectes dardanoi prefer?
Calycorectes dardanoi prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What type of climate does Calycorectes dardanoi prefer?
Calycorectes dardanoi prefers warm, humid climates.
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,