Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
candidissimum
ID:
782729

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 367 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782062

Common Names

  • Calycophyllum Candidissimum
  • Calycophyllum Tree
  • Calycophyllum Candidissimum Tree

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Description

Calycophyllum candidissimum (also called Calabash Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It has large, leathery leaves and large, woody fruits that are edible when ripe.

Uses & Benefits

Calycophyllum candidissimum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycophyllum candidissimum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycophyllum candidissimum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calycophyllum candidissimum

Calycophyllum candidissimum is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry 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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