Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
spectabile
ID:
582557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) C.Jeffrey & Trujillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 193 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581889



Common Names

  • Calycophysum spectabile
  • Spectabile Calycophysum
  • Showy Calycophysum


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Synonyms

  • Bisedmondia spectabilis (Cogn.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Calycophysum brevipes Pittier [unknown]
  • Calycophysum cordatum Pittier [unknown]
  • Edmondia spectabilis Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Calycophysum spectabile (also called Showy 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 spectabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycophysum spectabile 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 spectabile is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Calycophysum spectabile

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

Calycophysum spectabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycophysum spectabile?

Calycophysum spectabile

What is the common name of Calycophysum spectabile?

Calycophysum spectabile

Where is Calycophysum spectabile found?

Calycophysum spectabile 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-2694088: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Baltazar Trujillo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trujillo' in the authors string.