Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calyptrocarpa
ID:
1257680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 128 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257018

Common Names

  • Turnera
  • Calyptrocarpa Turnera
  • Calyptrocarpa Yellow Alder

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Description

Turnera calyptrocarpa (also called Calyptrocarpa Turnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera calyptrocarpa is used for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turnera calyptrocarpa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera calyptrocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Turnera calyptrocarpa

Turnera calyptrocarpa is native to Mexico.

Turnera calyptrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera calyptrocarpa?

Turnera calyptrocarpa

What is the common name of Turnera calyptrocarpa?

Calyptrocarpa Turnera

Where is Turnera calyptrocarpa found?

It is found in the mountains of Perak, Malaysia

Species in the Turnera genus

Turnera tapajoensis, Turnera triglandulosa, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera urbanii, Turnera subulata, Turnera steyermarkii, Turnera stenophylla, Turnera thomasii, Turnera waltherioides, Turnera zeasperma, Turnera venosa, Turnera velutina, Turnera riedeliana, Turnera revoluta, Turnera princeps, Turnera pinifolia, Turnera pumilea, Turnera rubrobracteata, Turnera schomburgkiana, Turnera scabra, Turnera curassavica, Turnera coriacea, Turnera collotricha, Turnera annectens, Turnera hatschbachii, Turnera harleyi, Turnera guianensis, Turnera grandiflora, Turnera gardneriana, Turnera foliosa, Turnera elliptica, Turnera asymmetrica, Turnera clauseniana, Turnera aromatica, Turnera argentea, Turnera cipoensis, Turnera cicatricosa, Turnera castilloi, Turnera caatingana, Turnera breviflora, Turnera odorata, Turnera paruana, Turnera orientalis, Turnera oculata, Turnera ignota, Turnera huberi, Turnera macrophylla, Turnera melanorhiza, Turnera marmorata, Turnera luetzelburgii,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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