Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 224 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782554
Common Names
- Maximus Calycorectes
- Maximus Vine
- Maximus Trumpetflower
Description
Calycorectes maximus (also called Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree with white flowers and is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, open forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calycorectes maximus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycorectes maximus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycorectes maximus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Calycorectes maximus
Calycorectes maximus is native to Brazil and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Calycorectes maximus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycorectes maximus?
Calycorectes maximus
What is the common name of Calycorectes maximus?
Great Calycorectes
What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes maximus?
Tropical and subtropical regions 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,