Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1215470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 223 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214808



Common Names

  • Broad-Leaved Callichlamys
  • Callichlamys
  • Callichlamys latifolia


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Description

Callichlamys latifolia (also called Cipó-de-preguiça, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Brazil and Colombia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with pinnate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callichlamys latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the aquarium trade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with 4-5 petals. Seed: small, dark brown, oval shape. Seedlings: short, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callichlamys latifolia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Callichlamys latifolia

Callichlamys latifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Callichlamys latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callichlamys latifolia?

Callichlamys latifolia

What is the common name of Callichlamys latifolia?

Broad-Leaved Callichlamys

What is the natural habitat of Callichlamys latifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Callichlamys genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42392-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].