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
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.
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 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,