Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
callantha
ID:
162292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mansf.) Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 102 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161621



Common Names

  • Poikilogyne Callantha
  • Callantha Plethiandra
  • Callantha Climbing Plethiandra


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Synonyms

  • Scrobicularia callantha Mansf. [unknown]

Description

Poikilogyne callantha (also called Callantha poikilogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5m tall, with ovate to elliptic leaves, and white flowers with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilogyne callantha is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poikilogyne callantha is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilogyne callantha is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Poikilogyne callantha

Poikilogyne callantha is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Poikilogyne callantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poikilogyne callantha?

Poikilogyne callantha

What is the family of Poikilogyne callantha?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Poikilogyne callantha?

Callantha Poikilogyne

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,