Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
beyeri
ID:
1317874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Urquiola

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bissea 2(Núm. Espec.): 57 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330328



Common Names

  • Calycolpus Beyeri
  • Tropical Sage
  • Tropical Salvia


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Description

Calycolpus beyeri (also called 'Beyer's Calycolpus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calycolpus beyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycolpus beyeri has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycolpus beyeri is an evergreen shrub native to Chile. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Calycolpus beyeri

Calycolpus beyeri is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Calycolpus beyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycolpus beyeri?

Calycolpus beyeri

What is the family of Calycolpus beyeri?

Myoporaceae

What is the native range of Calycolpus beyeri?

Chile

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Armando Jesús Urquiola (1949-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urquiola' in the authors string.