Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
inaequalis
ID:
772422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 132 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771755



Common Names

  • Callichilia Inaequalis
  • Callichilia
  • Inaequalis


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Description

Callichilia inaequalis (also called Unequal 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 inaequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callichilia inaequalis is a small, white flower with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callichilia inaequalis 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 inaequalis

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

Callichilia inaequalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callichilia inaequalis?

Callichilia inaequalis

What are the common names of Callichilia inaequalis?

Inequal Callichilia

What is the natural habitat of Callichilia inaequalis?

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-31041: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.