Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
calycina
ID:
431783

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 163 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431115



Common Names

  • Suchtelenia calycina
  • Calycina Suchtelenia
  • Suchtelenia Calycina


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum calycinum C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Suchtelenia calycina (also called Calycina Suchtelenia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves, which are ovate and slightly serrated. It produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by red berries. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Suchtelenia calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Suchtelenia calycina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suchtelenia calycina is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the dry forests of Colombia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Suchtelenia calycina

Suchtelenia calycina is native to Colombia.

Suchtelenia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suchtelenia calycina?

Suchtelenia calycina

What is the common name of Suchtelenia calycina?

Calyx rosette

What is the family of Suchtelenia calycina?

Asteraceae

Species in the Suchtelenia genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,