Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
draboides
ID:
582616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korsh.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 91 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581948



Common Names

  • Calymmatium draboides
  • Draboides Calymmatium
  • Draba-like Calymmatium


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Description

Calymmatium draboides (also called Drab-like Calymmatium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in montane forests and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calymmatium draboides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymmatium draboides is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymmatium draboides is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calymmatium draboides

Calymmatium draboides is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Calymmatium draboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymmatium draboides?

Calymmatium draboides

What is the common name of Calymmatium draboides?

Draboides calymmatium

What type of plant is Calymmatium draboides?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Calymmatium genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2694159: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Sergéi Korzhinski (1861-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korsh.' in the authors string.