Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 305 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666411
Common Names
- Ellipanthus calophyllus
- Calophyllus Ellipanthus
- Ellipanthus calophyllus
Description
Ellipanthus calophyllus (also called Ellipanthus calophyllus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 5m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Ellipanthus calophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Ellipanthus calophyllus has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ellipanthus calophyllus is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Ellipanthus calophyllus
Ellipanthus calophyllus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Ellipanthus calophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ellipanthus calophyllus?
Ellipanthus calophyllus
What is the family of Ellipanthus calophyllus?
Acanthaceae
Where is Ellipanthus calophyllus native to?
Sri Lanka
Species in the Ellipanthus genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,