Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
781929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & Determann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 52: 377 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781262

Common Names

  • Caluera Surinamensis
  • Climbing Vine
  • Coral Vine

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Description

Caluera surinamensis (also called Surinam Caluera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is a climbing shrub with large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caluera surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caluera surinamensis are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caluera surinamensis is a woody, evergreen vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Caluera surinamensis

Caluera surinamensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Caluera surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caluera surinamensis?

Caluera surinamensis

What is the natural habitat of Caluera surinamensis?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Caluera surinamensis?

Spring and summer

Species in the Caluera genus

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-31978: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Ronald Oskar Determann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Determann' in the authors string.