Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
bergii
ID:
782992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 212 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782325



Common Names

  • Calycorectes Bergii
  • Bergs Calycorectes
  • Calycorectes Bergs


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Description

Calycorectes bergii (also called Berg's Calycorectes, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, glossy foliage and produces 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 bergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes bergii is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes bergii 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 bergii

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

Calycorectes bergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes bergii?

Calycorectes bergii

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Berg's Calycorectes

What is the family of Calycorectes bergii?

Bignoniaceae

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-32082: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.