Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
jaliscana
ID:
1323914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Donnell

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336368



Common Names

  • Callianthe jaliscana
  • Jaliscana Callianthe
  • Callianthe


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Description

Callianthe jaliscana (also called Jalisco Callianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Callianthe jaliscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callianthe jaliscana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callianthe jaliscana is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Callianthe jaliscana

Callianthe jaliscana is native to Mexico, where it can be found in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.

Callianthe jaliscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe jaliscana?

Callianthe jaliscana

Where is Callianthe jaliscana found?

Callianthe jaliscana is found in Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Callianthe jaliscana?

Callianthe jaliscana is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall.

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.