Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 773 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581892
Common Names
- Calycophysum weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Calycophysum
- Weberbauer's Calycophysum
Description
Calycophysum weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Calycophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests, often on rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Calycophysum weberbaueri 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
Calycophysum weberbaueri has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycophysum weberbaueri 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 seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Calycophysum weberbaueri
Calycophysum weberbaueri is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Calycophysum weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycophysum weberbaueri?
Calycophysum weberbaueri
What is the common name of Calycophysum weberbaueri?
Calycophysum weberbaueri
Where is Calycophysum weberbaueri found?
Calycophysum weberbaueri is found in South America
Species in the Calycophysum genus
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,