Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
batavorum
ID:
782976

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 22 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782309

Common Names

  • Calycorectes batavorum
  • Batavorum Calycorectes
  • Calycorectes

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Description

Calycorectes batavorum (also called Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a deciduous, twining vine native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces large, white, tubular flowers in the summer. It is often found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas, as well as in moist, wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes batavorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes batavorum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped capsule. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes batavorum is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Calycorectes batavorum

Calycorectes batavorum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Calycorectes batavorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes batavorum?

Calycorectes batavorum

What is the common name of Calycorectes batavorum?

Batavorum

What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes batavorum?

Tropical forests of 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-32080: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.