Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & Determann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 52: 375 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781270
Common Names
- Caluera vulpina
- Vulpina Caluera
- Fox Tail
Description
Caluera vulpina (also called Fox's Paw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and Texas. It is a woody vine that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Caluera vulpina 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 flower of Caluera vulpina is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caluera vulpina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Caluera vulpina
Caluera vulpina can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Caluera vulpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caluera vulpina?
Caluera vulpina
What is the family of Caluera vulpina?
Bignoniaceae
What is the natural habitat of Caluera vulpina?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Caluera genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,