Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
merumense
ID:
782782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 228 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782115

Common Names

  • Calycophyllum Merumense
  • Calycophyllum Tree
  • Calycophyllum Bush

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Description

Calycophyllum merumense (also called Merum Calycophyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers and oblong, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calycophyllum merumense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycophyllum merumense 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 merumense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Calycophyllum merumense

Calycophyllum merumense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Calycophyllum merumense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycophyllum merumense?

Calycophyllum merumense

What is the common name of Calycophyllum merumense?

Merumense Calycophyllum

Where is Calycophyllum merumense found?

Calycophyllum merumense is found in the Caribbean

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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