Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
intonsum
ID:
782761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 186 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782094

Common Names

  • Tall Calycophyllum
  • Calycophyllum intonsum
  • Intonsum Calycophyllum

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Description

Calycophyllum intonsum (also called ‘Dense-Flowered Calycophyllum’, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading canopy. The bark is reddish-brown and the leaves are oval-shaped and glossy. It prefers sandy soils in tropical climates and is often found in dry, open forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Calycophyllum intonsum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycophyllum intonsum is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycophyllum intonsum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Calycophyllum intonsum

Calycophyllum intonsum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Calycophyllum intonsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycophyllum intonsum?

Calycophyllum intonsum

What is the common name of Calycophyllum intonsum?

Tight Calycophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Calycophyllum intonsum?

Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States

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,

References