Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sitaeana
ID:
163139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 3(2): 134 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162468



Common Names

  • Calvoa sitaeana
  • Coral Bush
  • Coral Plant


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Description

Calvoa sitaeana (also called 'Sitaea Calvoa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with a rounded crown and elliptic leaves that are dark green on top and white below. The flowers are white and the fruits are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Calvoa sitaeana is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardening.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calvoa sitaeana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calvoa sitaeana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Calvoa sitaeana

Calvoa sitaeana can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Calvoa sitaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calvoa sitaeana?

Calvoa sitaeana

What is the common name of Calvoa sitaeana?

Sitaeana Calvoa

What is the natural habitat of Calvoa sitaeana?

Tropical rainforests 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,

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