Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rodriguesii
ID:
783374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattos & D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 67: 9 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782707

Common Names

  • Calycorectes Rodriquesii
  • Herbertia Tigridioides
  • Hesperantha Acuta

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Description

Calycorectes rodriguesii (also called Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in the lowland rainforest and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes rodriguesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes rodriguesii is a yellow, five-petalled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes rodriguesii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calycorectes rodriguesii

Calycorectes rodriguesii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Calycorectes rodriguesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes rodriguesii?

Calycorectes rodriguesii

What is the common name of Calycorectes rodriguesii?

Rodrigues' Calycorectes

What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes rodriguesii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-32120: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.