Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
viridiflava
ID:
1044247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ammann, L.Gaut. & Klack.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 282 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043585



Common Names

  • Calyptranthera viridiflava
  • Green-flowered Calyptranthera
  • Viridiflava Calyptranthera


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Description

Calyptranthera viridiflava (also called 'Green-Flowered Calyptranthera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, green flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptranthera viridiflava is used for making furniture, tools, and other crafts. It is also used as a source of fuel and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptranthera viridiflava is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptranthera viridiflava is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Calyptranthera viridiflava

Calyptranthera viridiflava is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
Morgane Ammann (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ammann' in the authors string.