Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
septentrionale
ID:
580878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) D.M.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 11(2): 343. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580210



Common Names

  • Septentrionale Callaeum
  • Northern Callaeum
  • Callaeum Septentrionale


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia septentrionalis Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea septentrionalis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia septentrionalis subvelutina Nied. [unknown]

Description

Callaeum septentrionale (also called Northern Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Andes of Chile and Argentina. It grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The plant has a basal rosette of oval, toothed leaves, and yellow flowers with a septentrional structure.

Uses & Benefits

Callaeum septentrionale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callaeum septentrionale is a yellowish-green color, with a long, slender tube and a wide, shallow, bowl-shaped corolla. The seed of Callaeum septentrionale is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Callaeum septentrionale are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callaeum septentrionale is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, requiring a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Callaeum septentrionale

Callaeum septentrionale is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Callaeum septentrionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callaeum septentrionale?

Callaeum septentrionale

What are the common names of Callaeum septentrionale?

Northern Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Callaeum septentrionale?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2691906: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.
David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.