Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Krapov.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1965
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 2: 124 (1965)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581973
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Calyptranthera baronii
- Baronii Calyptranthera
- Baron's Calyptranthera
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Calyptranthera baronii (also called Baron's Calyptranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in montane forests and in rocky areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Calyptraemalva catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Calyptranthera baronii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Calyptranthera baronii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Calyptraemalva catharinensis
                        
                            Calyptraemalva catharinensis is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Calyptraemalva catharinensis FAQ
                        
                            What type of soil does Calyptraemalva catharinensis prefer?
Calyptraemalva catharinensis prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
How much light does Calyptraemalva catharinensis need?
Calyptraemalva catharinensis needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Calyptraemalva catharinensis be watered?
Calyptraemalva catharinensis should be watered once every week.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Calyptraemalva genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,