Clermontia calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
830999
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 276b: 85 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830334
Common Names
- Clermontia calophylla
- Hawaiian Lobelioid
- Tree Lobelia
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Clermontia calophylla (also called 'Calophyllous Clermontia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clermontia calophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clermontia calophylla are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clermontia calophylla is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Clermontia calophylla
Clermontia calophylla is native to Hawaii and can be found in wet forests.
Clermontia calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clermontia calophylla?
Clermontia calophylla
What is the common name of Clermontia calophylla?
Calophylla
What is the natural habitat of Clermontia calophylla?
Tropical forests
Species in the Clermontia genus
Clermontia arborescens, Clermontia calophylla, Clermontia clermontioides, Clermontia drepanomorpha, Clermontia fauriei, Clermontia grandiflora, Clermontia hawaiiensis, Clermontia kakeana, Clermontia kohalae, Clermontia leptoclada, Clermontia lindseyana, Clermontia micrantha, Clermontia montis-loa, Clermontia multiflora, Clermontia oblongifolia, Clermontia pallida, Clermontia paradisia, Clermontia parviflora, Clermontia peleana, Clermontia persicifolia, Clermontia pyrularia, Clermontia samuelii, Clermontia tuberculata, Clermontia waimeae, Clermontia samuelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367632: Based on the initial data import
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.