Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Keay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 60 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297744
Common Names
- Caudata Aulacocalyx
- Aulacocalyx Caudata
- Aulacocalyx Caudata Plant
Synonyms
- Randia caudata Hiern [valid]
- Randia leptactinioides K.Schum. ex Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
- Aulacocalyx leptactinioides K.Schum. [valid]
- Rothmannia leptactinioides (K.Schum. ex Hutch. & Dalziel) Fagerl. [valid]
Description
Aulacocalyx caudata (also called 'Tailed Aulacocalyx', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aulacocalyx caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aulacocalyx caudata is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and spindly with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulacocalyx caudata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Aulacocalyx caudata
Aulacocalyx caudata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
Aulacocalyx caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aulacocalyx caudata?
Aulacocalyx caudata
What is the family of Aulacocalyx caudata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Aulacocalyx caudata?
Caudata Daisy
Species in the Aulacocalyx genus
Aulacocalyx caudata,
Aulacocalyx divergens,
Aulacocalyx jasminiflora,
Aulacocalyx lamprophylla,
Aulacocalyx laxiflora,
Aulacocalyx lujai,
Aulacocalyx mapiana,
Aulacocalyx pallens,
Aulacocalyx subulata,
Aulacocalyx talbotii,
Aulacocalyx camerooniana,
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,