Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
calycinum
ID:
571330

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 216 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570662



Common Names

  • Calycinum Brachystemma
  • Calycinum Daisy
  • Daisy


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Description

Brachystemma calycinum (also called Large-flowered Brachystelma, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystemma calycinum is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachystemma calycinum is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystemma calycinum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 5 cm tall.

Where to Find Brachystemma calycinum

Brachystemma calycinum is native to India.

Brachystemma calycinum FAQ

What are the common uses of Brachystemma calycinum?

Brachystemma calycinum is commonly used for ornamental purposes.

What is the growth rate of Brachystemma calycinum?

The growth rate of Brachystemma calycinum is slow to medium.

What is the average height of Brachystemma calycinum?

The average height of Brachystemma calycinum is between 10-20 centimeters.

Species in the Brachystemma genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2681703: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.