Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bullatus
ID:
1065468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 89 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064806



Common Names

  • Nautilocalyx
  • Bullatus
  • Nautilocalyx Bullatus


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Description

Nautilocalyx bullatus (also called Bull's Tail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Nautilocalyx bullatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nautilocalyx bullatus has bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Nautilocalyx bullatus

Nautilocalyx bullatus is native to Peru and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Cajamarca, and La Libertad. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Species in the Nautilocalyx genus

Nautilocalyx porphyrotrichus, Nautilocalyx lehmannii, Nautilocalyx fasciculatus, Nautilocalyx pemphidius, Nautilocalyx leticianus, Nautilocalyx mimuloides, Nautilocalyx membranaceus, Nautilocalyx maguirei, Nautilocalyx pallidus, Nautilocalyx cataractarum, Nautilocalyx antioquensis, Nautilocalyx arenarius, Nautilocalyx punctatus, Nautilocalyx sastrei, Nautilocalyx resioides, Nautilocalyx colombianus, Nautilocalyx speciosus, Nautilocalyx peruvianus, Nautilocalyx bullatus, Nautilocalyx ecuadoranus, Nautilocalyx forgetii, Nautilocalyx hirsutus, Nautilocalyx lynchii, Nautilocalyx picturatus, Nautilocalyx whitei, Nautilocalyx mulfordii, Nautilocalyx glandulifer, Nautilocalyx vinosus, Nautilocalyx pictus, Nautilocalyx melittifolius, Nautilocalyx lucianii, Nautilocalyx aeneus, Nautilocalyx bracteatus, Nautilocalyx purpurascens, Nautilocalyx biserrulatus, Nautilocalyx bicolor, Nautilocalyx decumbens, Nautilocalyx hirtiflorus, Nautilocalyx kohlerioides, Nautilocalyx silvaticus, Nautilocalyx urticifolius, Nautilocalyx erytranthus, Nautilocalyx rugosus,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001166: Based on the initial data import
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.