Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
783466

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 225 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782799



Common Names

  • Calycorectes wurdackii
  • Wurdack's Calycorectes
  • Wurdack's Calycorectes Vine


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Description

Calycorectes wurdackii (also called Wurdackii Calycorectes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calycorectes wurdackii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale pink to white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycorectes wurdackii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calycorectes wurdackii

Calycorectes wurdackii can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Calycorectes wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycorectes wurdackii?

Calycorectes wurdackii

What is the family of Calycorectes wurdackii?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Calycorectes wurdackii?

Wurdackii

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-32129: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.