Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
dardanoi
ID:
783040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 99: 1 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782373



Common Names

  • Calycorectes Dardanoi
  • Dardanoi Calycorectes
  • Calycorectes


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Description

Calycorectes dardanoi (also called Dardano'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 dardanoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycorectes dardanoi has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes dardanoi is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Calycorectes dardanoi

Calycorectes dardanoi 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 dardanoi FAQ

How long does Calycorectes dardanoi live?

Calycorectes dardanoi can live up to 10 years.

What type of soil does Calycorectes dardanoi prefer?

Calycorectes dardanoi prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What type of climate does Calycorectes dardanoi prefer?

Calycorectes dardanoi prefers warm, humid climates.

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,

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