Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
1409188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Dorr

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 127: 1272. 2014 [18 Dec 2014] [Cat. Pl. Vasc. Bolivia]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421653





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Description

Callianthe sylvatica (also called 'Forest Callianthe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with small, ovate leaves and small, white, four-petaled flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callianthe sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callianthe sylvatica has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callianthe sylvatica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Callianthe sylvatica

Callianthe sylvatica can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Callianthe sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe sylvatica?

Callianthe sylvatica

What is the family of Callianthe sylvatica?

Gesneriaceae

Where is Callianthe sylvatica 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

Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.