Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
pedunculatum
ID:
582555

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Nuev. Jen. Esp. : 21 (1854 publ. 1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581887



Common Names

  • Calycophysum pedunculatum
  • Pedunculatum Calycophysum
  • Pedunculate Calycophysum


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Synonyms

  • Calycophysum pedunculatum villosum Cogn. [unknown]
  • Calycophysum villosum (Cogn.) Pittier [unknown]

Description

Calycophysum pedunculatum (also called Pedunculate Calycophysum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calycophysum pedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycophysum pedunculatum is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycophysum pedunculatum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The shrub should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calycophysum pedunculatum

Calycophysum pedunculatum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Calycophysum pedunculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycophysum pedunculatum?

Calycophysum pedunculatum

What is the common name of Calycophysum pedunculatum?

Calycophysum pedunculatum

Where is Calycophysum pedunculatum found?

Calycophysum pedunculatum is found in South America

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2694086: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.