Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 357 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782736
Common Names
- Calycorectes Schottianus
- Hesperantha Erecta
- Hesperantha Falcata
Description
Calycorectes schottianus (also called Schottianus Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calycorectes schottianus 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 schottianus is yellow with a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycorectes schottianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Calycorectes schottianus
Calycorectes schottianus can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Calycorectes schottianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycorectes schottianus?
Calycorectes schottianus
What is the common name of Calycorectes schottianus?
Schott's Calycorectes
What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes schottianus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,