Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
encolea
ID:
1412232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424697



Common Names

  • Encolea
  • Frog-Fruit
  • Inch Plant


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Description

Callisia encolea (also called Encolea False Baby Tears, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has small, round, green leaves and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callisia encolea is a species of plant that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callisia encolea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callisia encolea is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of light conditions. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Callisia encolea

Callisia encolea can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Callisia encolea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callisia encolea?

Callisia encolea

What type of plant is Callisia encolea?

Callisia encolea is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Callisia encolea?

Callisia encolea is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Callisia genus

Callisia ciliata, Callisia cordifolia, Callisia filiformis, Callisia fragrans, Callisia gentlei, Callisia gracilis, Callisia graminea, Callisia grandiflora, Callisia hintoniorum, Callisia insignis, Callisia laui, Callisia micrantha, Callisia monandra, Callisia multiflora, Callisia navicularis, Callisia ornata, Callisia repens, Callisia rosea, Callisia soconuscensis, Callisia tehuantepecana, Callisia warszewicziana, Callisia encolea, Callisia amplexicaulis, Callisia diuretica, Callisia silvatica, Callisia ionantha, Callisia angustifolia, Callisia brasiliensis, Callisia montana, Callisia neglecta, Callisia disgrega, Callisia amplexans, Callisia mexicana, Callisia kruseana, Callisia elata, Callisia palmeri, Callisia saxicola, Callisia purpurascens, Callisia warmingiana, Callisia serrulata, Callisia glandulosa,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.