Calycorectes enormis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enormis
ID:
783093
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 223 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782426
Common Names
- Calycorectes enormis
- Enormis
- Enormis Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycorectes enormis (also called Enormous Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calycorectes enormis 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 enormis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycorectes enormis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Calycorectes enormis
Calycorectes enormis is native to Brazil.
Calycorectes enormis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycorectes enormis?
Calycorectes enormis
What are the common names of Calycorectes enormis?
Enormous Calycorectes, Enormous-bells
What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes enormis?
It is native to South America, mainly in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
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-32092: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.