Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
aequatorialis
ID:
792698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 442 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792031



Common Names

  • Calycolpus Aequatorialis
  • Aequatorialis Calycolpus
  • Aequatorialis Caly


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Description

Calycolpus aequatorialis (also called false buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus aequatorialis 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

Calycolpus aequatorialis has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus aequatorialis is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Calycolpus aequatorialis

Calycolpus aequatorialis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Calycolpus aequatorialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycolpus aequatorialis?

Calycolpus aequatorialis

What is the common name of Calycolpus aequatorialis?

Equatorial calycolpus

Where is Calycolpus aequatorialis native to?

South America

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330605: Based on the initial data import
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.