Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
alternifolius
ID:
782274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Madroño 36(1): 10. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781607



Common Names

  • Alternate-Leaf Calycolpus
  • Alternate-Leaf Water-Lily
  • Alternate-Leaf Water-Onion


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Description

Calycolpus alternifolius (also called Alternate-leaved Calycolpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay, and it typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a woody vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length, and it has yellow-orange trumpet-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus alternifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycolpus alternifolius has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus alternifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Calycolpus alternifolius

Calycolpus alternifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Calycolpus alternifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycolpus alternifolius?

Calycolpus alternifolius

What is the common name of Calycolpus alternifolius?

Alternate-leaved Calycolpus

What is the native range of Calycolpus alternifolius?

Central and 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-32010: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.