Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 113 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064623
Common Names
- Nautilocalyx colombianus
- Colombianus
- Hawaiian Violet
Description
Nautilocalyx colombianus (also called Colombian Nautilocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Nautilocalyx colombianus has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nautilocalyx colombianus is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nautilocalyx colombianus is a tropical shrub that is native to Hawaii. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Nautilocalyx colombianus
Nautilocalyx colombianus is found in Colombia.
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,