Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
costatus
ID:
783012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattos & D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 67: 8 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782345

Common Names

  • Calycorectes Costatus
  • Costatus Calycorectes
  • Calycorectes Costatus

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Description

Calycorectes costatus (also called Costate Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Amazon region of South America. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 6–15 m. Its leaves are pinnate, with 7–13 leaflets, and its flowers are white or yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes costatus 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

Calycorectes costatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes costatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Calycorectes costatus

Calycorectes costatus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calycorectes costatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes costatus?

Calycorectes costatus

What type of plant is Calycorectes costatus?

It is a shrub

Where is Calycorectes costatus native to?

It is native to the Caribbean

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-32084: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.