Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulchella
ID:
779403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 6: 270 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778736



Common Names

  • Callostylis pulchella
  • Pulchella Banyan
  • Pulchella Tree


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Description

Callostylis pulchella (also called Beautiful Callostylis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callostylis pulchella has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callostylis pulchella has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have glossy, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callostylis pulchella is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division is done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Callostylis pulchella

Callostylis pulchella can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Callostylis pulchella FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Callostylis pulchella?

Callostylis pulchella is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the soil requirements for Callostylis pulchella?

Callostylis pulchella prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best way to propagate Callostylis pulchella?

Callostylis pulchella can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-31729: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.