Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Klack.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 116 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506731
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Calyptranthera sulphurea
 - Sulphurea Calyptranthera
 - Calyptranthera
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Calyptranthera sulphurea (also called Sulphur-leaved calyptranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist habitats such as woodlands, hedgerows, and rocky hillsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Calyptranthera sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Calyptranthera sulphurea has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Calyptranthera sulphurea is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts and requires little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Calyptranthera sulphurea
                        
                            Calyptranthera sulphurea is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Calyptranthera sulphurea FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Calyptranthera sulphurea?
Calyptranthera sulphurea
What is the natural habitat of Calyptranthera sulphurea?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Calyptranthera sulphurea?
Spring and summer
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Calyptranthera genus
                        
                            Calyptranthera filifera, 
Calyptranthera sulphurea, 
Calyptranthera villosa, 
Calyptranthera baronii, 
Calyptranthera brevicaudata, 
Calyptranthera caudiclava, 
Calyptranthera gautieri, 
Calyptranthera grandiflora, 
Calyptranthera pubipetala, 
Calyptranthera schatziana, 
Calyptranthera viridiflava,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,