Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1079390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 46 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078728



Common Names

  • Calvoa Orientalis
  • Orientalis Calvoa
  • Orientalis Calvoa


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Description

Calvoa orientalis (also called Oriental Calvoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calvoa orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calvoa orientalis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calvoa orientalis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Where to Find Calvoa orientalis

Calvoa orientalis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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,