Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
grandifolius
ID:
783126

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 317 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782459

Common Names

  • Calycorectes grandifolius
  • Large-Leaf Milkweed
  • Large-Leaf Silkweed

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Description

Calycorectes grandifolius (also called Grandifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and riversides.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes grandifolius is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes grandifolius 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 grandifolius is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Calycorectes grandifolius

Calycorectes grandifolius is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Calycorectes grandifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes grandifolius?

Calycorectes grandifolius

What is the common name of Calycorectes grandifolius?

Large-leaved Calycorectes

What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes grandifolius?

Tropical rainforests 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-32095: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.