Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Pengum. Lemb. Pusat Penjel. Kehut. 73: 21 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572649
Common Names
- Brownlowia calciphila
- Calciphila Brownlowia
- Calciphila Tree
Description
Brownlowia calciphila (also called Calcium-loving Brownlowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, with a single stem that can reach up to 10 meters in height and 5 cm in diameter. Its habitat is moist, tropical forests with high levels of calcium in the soil.
Uses & Benefits
Brownlowia calciphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is also used as a ground cover. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Brownlowia emarginata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brownlowia calciphila is a cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Brownlowia calciphila
Brownlowia calciphila can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Brownlowia calciphila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownlowia calciphila?
Brownlowia calciphila
What is the common name of Brownlowia calciphila?
Brownlowia calciphila
What is the family of Brownlowia calciphila?
Euphorbiaceae
Species in the Brownlowia genus
Brownlowia arachnoidea,
Brownlowia argentata,
Brownlowia calciphila,
Brownlowia cuspidata,
Brownlowia eberhardtii,
Brownlowia elata,
Brownlowia elliptica,
Brownlowia emarginata,
Brownlowia ferruginea,
Brownlowia fluminensis,
Brownlowia glabrata,
Brownlowia grandistipulata,
Brownlowia havilandii,
Brownlowia helferiana,
Brownlowia kleinhovioidea,
Brownlowia macrophylla,
Brownlowia ovalis,
Brownlowia paludosa,
Brownlowia palustris,
Brownlowia peltata,
Brownlowia riparia,
Brownlowia rubra,
Brownlowia sarawhensis,
Brownlowia sarwonoi,
Brownlowia stipulata,
Brownlowia tabularis,
Brownlowia tersa,
Brownlowia velutina,
Brownlowia latifiana,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,