Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
langsdorffii
ID:
783158

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 597 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782491



Common Names

  • Calycorectes langsdorffii
  • Langsdorff's Milkweed
  • Langsdorff's Silkweed


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Description

Calycorectes langsdorffii (also called Langsdorff's Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes langsdorffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycorectes langsdorffii is a white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes langsdorffii 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 langsdorffii

Calycorectes langsdorffii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Calycorectes langsdorffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes langsdorffii?

Calycorectes langsdorffii

What is the common name of Calycorectes langsdorffii?

Langsdorff's Calycorectes

What is the natural habitat of Calycorectes langsdorffii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-32098: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.