Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
1329044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Paula-Souza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 1336 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341498


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Description

Calyptrion arboreum (also called 'Tree Calyptrion', among many other common names) is a species of liana native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a twining habit and long, slender stems. The leaves are lanceolate and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrion arboreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its essential oils are used in the production of perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptrion arboreum has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrion arboreum is a tropical evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground and prefers a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by air layering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Calyptrion arboreum

Calyptrion arboreum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca region.

Calyptrion arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptrion arboreum?

Calyptrion arboreum

What is the common name of Calyptrion arboreum?

Arboreal Calyptrion

What is the natural habitat of Calyptrion arboreum?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.