Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calochlamys
ID:
527634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 27: 437 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526966



Common Names

  • Alloplectus calochlamys
  • Calochlamys Alloplectus
  • Calochlamys


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Synonyms

  • Cobananthus calochlamys (Donn.Sm.) Wiehler [unknown]
  • Columnea calochlamys (Donn.Sm.) C.V.Morton [unknown]

Description

Alloplectus calochlamys (also called Alloplectus calochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves, and its flowers are small and white. It is native to tropical America, and it typically grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alloplectus calochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or yellowish-white, in axillary cymes. Seed: small, oblong, brownish-black. Seedlings: with opposite, ovate-lanceolate, serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloplectus calochlamys is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Alloplectus calochlamys

Alloplectus calochlamys is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Alloplectus calochlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloplectus calochlamys?

Alloplectus calochlamys

What is the common name of Alloplectus calochlamys?

Calyx-leaved Alloplectus

What type of plant is Alloplectus calochlamys?

Perennial herb

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

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