Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 2: 78 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343571
Common Names
- Calorophus elongatus
- Elongated Calorophus
- Elongated Pinecone
Synonyms
- Hypolaena elongata Mast. [unknown]
- Hypolaena longissima Benth. [unknown]
- Lepyrodia elongata Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Calorophus elongatus (also called Texas leatherroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the south-central United States. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Calorophus elongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calorophus elongatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calorophus elongatus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the basal portion of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Calorophus elongatus
Calorophus elongatus can be found in Mexico.
Calorophus elongatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calorophus elongatus?
Calorophus elongatus
What is the common name of Calorophus elongatus?
Elongated Calorophus
What is the natural habitat of Calorophus elongatus?
It is found in dry scrub and grasslands
Species in the Calorophus genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,