Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vulpina
ID:
781937

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

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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.

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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

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-31979: 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.