Status:
valid
Authors:
(Finet & Gagnep.) R.J.Wang & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1730 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749030
Common Names
- Cyathocalyx harmandii
- Harmand's Cyathocalyx
- Harmand's Water Fern
Description
Cyathocalyx harmandii (also called 'Harmand's Cyathocalyx', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a shrub, growing in open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathocalyx harmandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathocalyx harmandii is white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings of this plant have a single stem with small, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathocalyx harmandii is a deciduous climber that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.
Where to Find Cyathocalyx harmandii
Cyathocalyx harmandii is native to Southeast Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines.
Cyathocalyx harmandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathocalyx harmandii?
Cyathocalyx harmandii
What type of plant is Cyathocalyx harmandii?
A shrub
Where is Cyathocalyx harmandii native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Cyathocalyx genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Rui Jiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Wang' in the authors string.