Calectasia palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
343918
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett & K.W.Dixon
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 442 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343250
Common Names
- Palustris Calectasia
- Palustris Plant
- Palustris Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calectasia palustris (also called Marsh Calectasia, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Australia. It has deep green leaves with white stripes and grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Calectasia palustris is an evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a houseplant. It has large, glossy green leaves and produces white, pink, or purple flowers. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calectasia palustris is a white or pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Calectasia palustris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, then replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calectasia palustris
Calectasia palustris is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.
Calectasia palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calectasia palustris?
Calectasia palustris
What is the common name of Calectasia palustris?
Swamp calectasia
What is the natural habitat of Calectasia palustris?
It is native to southwestern Australia.
Species in the Calectasia genus
Calectasia browneana, Calectasia cyanea, Calectasia gracilis, Calectasia grandiflora, Calectasia hispida, Calectasia intermedia, Calectasia keigheryi, Calectasia narragara, Calectasia obtusa, Calectasia palustris, Calectasia pignattiana, Calectasia demarzii, Calectasia elegans, Calectasia jubilaea, Calectasia valida,
Species in the Dasypogonaceae family
Baxteria australis, Calectasia browneana, Calectasia cyanea, Calectasia gracilis, Calectasia grandiflora, Calectasia hispida, Calectasia intermedia, Calectasia keigheryi, Calectasia narragara, Calectasia obtusa, Calectasia palustris, Calectasia pignattiana, Calectasia demarzii, Calectasia elegans, Calectasia jubilaea, Calectasia valida, Dasypogon bromeliifolius, Dasypogon hookeri, Dasypogon obliquifolius, Kingia australis,
References
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
Kingsley Wayne Dixon (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.W.Dixon' in the authors string.