Calycolpus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
782296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Landrum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8(3): 244. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781629
Common Names
- Australian Calycolpus
- Australian Water-Lily
- Australian Water-Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycolpus australis (also called Southern 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 australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make fences and hedges. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycolpus australis is yellow and tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Calycolpus australis: This species is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and regular watering. It is tolerant of light frosts.
Where to Find Calycolpus australis
Calycolpus australis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Brazil.
Calycolpus australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycolpus australis?
Calycolpus australis
What is the common name of Calycolpus australis?
Southern Calycolpus
What is the native range of Calycolpus australis?
Central and South America
Species in the Calycolpus genus
Calycolpus alternifolius, Calycolpus australis, Calycolpus bolivarensis, Calycolpus calophyllus, Calycolpus cochleatus, Calycolpus goetheanus, Calycolpus legrandii, Calycolpus moritzianus, Calycolpus revolutus, Calycolpus roraimensis, Calycolpus surinamensis, Calycolpus warscewiczianus, Calycolpus aequatorialis, Calycolpus andersonii, Calycolpus sessiliflorus, Calycolpus warszewiczianus, Calycolpus beyeri, Calycolpus vitis-idaea, Calycolpus calophyllus,
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-32012: Based on the initial data import
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.