Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oligandrus
ID:
782689

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 426 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782022



Common Names

  • Calycopeplus Oligandrus
  • Calycopeplus Tree
  • Calycopeplus Oligandrus Tree


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Description

Calycopeplus oligandrus (also called Oligandrous Calycopeplus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers and oblong, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calycopeplus oligandrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The wood is used for firewood and fence posts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycopeplus oligandrus has small yellow flowers with a black center and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green hue. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycopeplus oligandrus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Calycopeplus oligandrus

Calycopeplus oligandrus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Calycopeplus oligandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycopeplus oligandrus?

Calycopeplus oligandrus

What is the common name of Calycopeplus oligandrus?

Oligandrous Bottlebrush

Where is Calycopeplus oligandrus native to?

Australia

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32051: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.