Calvoa jacques-felixii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacques-felixii
ID:
158719
Status:
valid
Authors:
Figueiredo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 136(2): 196 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158048
Common Names
- Calvoa jacques-felixii
- Jacques-Felix's Calvoa
- Jacques-Felix's Melastome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calvoa jacques-felixii (also called Jacques-Felix's Calvoa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with light green leaves that are divided into many small, linear segments. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Calvoa jacques-felixii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calvoa jacques-felixii has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calvoa jacques-felixii is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds.
Where to Find Calvoa jacques-felixii
Calvoa jacques-felixii can be found in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.
Calvoa jacques-felixii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calvoa jacques-felixii?
Calvoa jacques-felixii
What type of plant is Calvoa jacques-felixii?
A shrub
Where is Calvoa jacques-felixii found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Calvoa genus
Calvoa jacques-felixii, Calvoa sitaeana, Calvoa maculata, Calvoa orientalis, Calvoa hirsuta, Calvoa monticola, Calvoa pulcherrima, Calvoa sapinii, Calvoa seretii, Calvoa sitaena, Calvoa stenophylla, Calvoa trochainii, Calvoa zenkeri, Calvoa subquinquenervia, Calvoa confertifolia, Calvoa integrifolia, Calvoa crassinoda, Calvoa grandifolia, Calvoa sinuata, Calvoa angolensis, Calvoa leonardii,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Estrela Figueiredo (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figueiredo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1021063-1: Based on the initial data import