Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
783104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 106: 2 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782437

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma sastrei
  • Sastrei
  • Sastrei Vine

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Description

Calycorectes ferrugineus (also called Rusty 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 ferrugineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes ferrugineus is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule with two seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes ferrugineus 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 ferrugineus

Calycorectes ferrugineus is native to Brazil.

Calycorectes ferrugineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes ferrugineus?

Calycorectes ferrugineus

What is the common name of Calycorectes ferrugineus?

Rusty-stemmed Calycorectes

What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes ferrugineus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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