Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
453920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 67: 65 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453252

Common Names

  • Myrtopsis calophylla
  • Beautiful-leaved Myrtopsis
  • Beautiful-leaved Myrtopsis

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Synonyms

  • Pelea calophylla Baill. [unknown]

Description

Myrtopsis calophylla (also called Myrtopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and small white flowers. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Myrtopsis calophylla is a species of tree that is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrtopsis calophylla has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrtopsis calophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Myrtopsis calophylla

Myrtopsis calophylla is native to the Caribbean region.

Myrtopsis calophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrtopsis calophylla?

Myrtopsis calophylla

What type of plant is Myrtopsis calophylla?

It is a shrub

Where does Myrtopsis calophylla grow?

It grows in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774453-1: Based on the initial data import