Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1305818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Donnell

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 719 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318272



Common Names

  • Elegans Callianthe
  • Elegans Callianthe Plant
  • Elegans Callianthe Flower


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Description

Callianthe elegans (also called Elegant Callianthe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid forests. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic, and have a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Callianthe elegans is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callianthe elegans has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callianthe elegans is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be watered deeply once a week. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Callianthe elegans

Callianthe elegans can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Callianthe elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe elegans?

Callianthe elegans

What is the common name of Callianthe elegans?

Elegant Callianthe

Where is Callianthe elegans found?

South America

Species in the Callianthe genus

Callianthe montana, Callianthe andrade-limae, Callianthe bedfordiana, Callianthe bezerrae, Callianthe darwinii, Callianthe rufinerva, Callianthe rufivela, Callianthe scabrida, Callianthe schenckii, Callianthe sellowiana, Callianthe elegans, Callianthe fluviatilis, Callianthe glaziovii, Callianthe inaequalis, Callianthe latipetala, Callianthe monteiroi, Callianthe muelleri-friderici, Callianthe pickelii, Callianthe senilis, Callianthe malmeana, Callianthe mexiae, Callianthe macrantha, Callianthe cyclonervosa, Callianthe geminiflora, Callianthe jaliscana, Callianthe jujuiensis, Callianthe mouraei, Callianthe pachecoana, Callianthe petiolaris, Callianthe purpusii, Callianthe torrendii, Callianthe tridens, Callianthe vexillaria, Callianthe megapotamica, Callianthe nivea, Callianthe peruviana, Callianthe ulbrichii, Callianthe pauciflora, Callianthe sylvatica, Callianthe longifolia, Callianthe lanata, Callianthe picta, Callianthe amoena,

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,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.