Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
782830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 191 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782163

Common Names

  • Calycophyllum spruceanum
  • Spruceanum Calycophyllum
  • Spruce's Calycophyllum

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Description

Calycophyllum spruceanum (also called 'Spruce Calycophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree with bright green, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calycophyllum spruceanum 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

Calycophyllum spruceanum has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycophyllum spruceanum 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 spruceanum

Calycophyllum spruceanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

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-32065: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.