Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
uxpanapensis
ID:
579859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vera-Cal. & T.Wendt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 54: 40 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579191



Common Names

  • Uxpanapense calatola
  • Calatola uxpanapensis
  • Uxpanapense tree


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Description

Calatola uxpanapensis (also called Uxpanapensis Calatola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calatola uxpanapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and for natural dyeing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calatola uxpanapensis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calatola uxpanapensis is a perennial plant that grows in a wide range of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calatola uxpanapensis

Calatola uxpanapensis is native to the Caribbean lowlands of Mexico.

Calatola uxpanapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calatola uxpanapensis?

Calatola uxpanapensis

What type of plant is Calatola uxpanapensis?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Calatola uxpanapensis native to?

It is native to Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2690880: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Leighton Wendt (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Wendt' in the authors string.
Patricia Vera-Caletti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vera-Cal.' in the authors string.