Calycophyllum multiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
782793
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 155 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782126
Common Names
- Calycophyllum Multiflorum
- Calycophyllum Tree
- Calycophyllum Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycophyllum multiflorum (also called Many-flowered Calycophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is typically found in moist, lowland forests. It is a woody shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 meters, and has small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calycophyllum multiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycophyllum multiflorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycophyllum multiflorum is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Calycophyllum multiflorum
Calycophyllum multiflorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Calycophyllum genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32061: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.