Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
basileis
ID:
772399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 78: 10 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771732



Common Names

  • Callichilia Basileis
  • Callichilia
  • Basileis


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Description

Callichilia basileis (also called Basileis' Callichilia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Callichilia basileis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callichilia basileis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callichilia basileis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Callichilia basileis

Callichilia basileis can be found in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Callichilia basileis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callichilia basileis?

Callichilia basileis

What are the common names of Callichilia basileis?

Basileis' Callichilia

What is the natural habitat of Callichilia basileis?

It is native to West Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-31039: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.