Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
825300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) H.G.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Candollea 23: 295 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824634



Common Names

  • Caularthron Amazonicum
  • Amazonian Caularthron
  • Amazonian Tree Begonia


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Description

Caularthron amazonicum (also called Amazonian Caularthron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to tropical regions of South America. It is a shrub-like plant with lobed leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Caularthron amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caularthron amazonicum has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caularthron amazonicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, use a sharp knife to take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Caularthron amazonicum

Caularthron amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest.

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-36218: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Henry G. Jones (1939-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Jones' in the authors string.