Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1324714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry ex Duno & Janovec

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 124: 44 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337168





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Description

Calatola microcarpa (also called Microcarpa Calatola, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is native to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and is found growing in humid, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calatola microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calatola microcarpa has small white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are green and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calatola microcarpa is a tropical shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. These cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Calatola microcarpa

Calatola microcarpa is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Calatola microcarpa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Calatola microcarpa?

Calatola microcarpa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America.

What is the size of Calatola microcarpa?

Calatola microcarpa is a small tree, typically growing to a height of about 10 m.

What is the flowering period of Calatola microcarpa?

Calatola microcarpa typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

IPNI record: 77132019-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001357888
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
John Paul Janovec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janovec' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Duno de Stefano (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duno' in the authors string.