Hamelia calycosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 12: 132 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979072
Common Names
- Hamelia calycosa
- Calyx Hamelia
- Calyx Firebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hamelia calycosa (also called Calycosa Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, open woods and thickets, as well as along roadsides and in disturbed areas. It has bright red flowers and grows up to 6 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Hamelia calycosa is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hamelia calycosa are white or yellowish-white, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds of this plant are small, dark brown, and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hamelia calycosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Hamelia calycosa
Hamelia calycosa is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Species in the Hamelia 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-95996: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.