Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
callophylla
ID:
219641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 29 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218970

Common Names

  • Callophylla Ixora
  • Callophylla Flame Bush
  • Callophylla Ixora

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Description

Antherostele callophylla (also called Callophyllous Antherostele, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Antherostele callophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antherostele callophylla is a small, tubular, four-lobed, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antherostele callophylla is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings. It is best to take cuttings from semi-ripe wood in the summer.

Where to Find Antherostele callophylla

Antherostele callophylla can be found in Jamaica.

Antherostele callophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antherostele callophylla?

Antherostele callophylla

What are the common names of Antherostele callophylla?

Callophyll Antherostele

What is the natural habitat of Antherostele callophylla?

Tropical forests

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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