Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
pickelii
ID:
1305829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Monteiro) Donnell

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 720 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318283



Common Names

  • Callianthe pickelii
  • Pickelii Callianthe
  • Callianthe Pickelii


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Description

Callianthe pickelii (also called Pickel's 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 pickelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callianthe pickelii is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callianthe pickelii 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 pickelii

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

Callianthe pickelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe pickelii?

Callianthe pickelii

What is the common name of Callianthe pickelii?

Callianthe pickelii

What is the family of Callianthe pickelii?

Bignoniaceae

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

Honorio da Costa Monteiro (1900-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monteiro' in the authors string.
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.