Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 301 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504150
Common Names
- Smythea calpicarpa
- Calpicarpa Smythea
- Hairy-fruited Smythea
Description
Smythea calpicarpa (also called Calpicarpa Smythea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Smythea calpicarpa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smythea calpicarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smythea calpicarpa is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Smythea calpicarpa
Smythea calpicarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Smythea calpicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smythea calpicarpa?
Smythea calpicarpa
What type of plant is Smythea calpicarpa?
It is a succulent species.
Where is Smythea calpicarpa found?
It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Species in the Smythea genus
Smythea velutina,
Smythea lanceata,
Smythea calpicarpa,
Smythea bombaiensis,
Smythea batanensis,
Smythea beccarii,
Smythea hirtella,
Smythea poilanei,
Smythea poomae,
Smythea macrocarpa,
Smythea oblongifolia,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,