Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1306314

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Salas & E.L.Cabral

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 807 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318768

Common Names

  • Denscantia calcicola
  • Calcicola Denscantia
  • Denscantia Denscantia

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Description

Denscantia calcicola (also called Denscantia calcicola, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a spreading habit. The leaves are elliptic, oblong and up to 10 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Denscantia calcicola is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Denscantia calcicola has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Denscantia calcicola is an easy-to-grow shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Denscantia calcicola

Denscantia calcicola can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Denscantia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Denscantia calcicola?

Denscantia calcicola

What are the common names of Denscantia calcicola?

Calcicola Denscantia

What is the natural habitat of Denscantia calcicola?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the state of Bahia, Brazil

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

Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Roberto M. Salas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Salas' in the authors string.