Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
615344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) I.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 47: 73 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614676



Common Names

  • Coleonema calycinum
  • Calyce coleonema
  • Calycine coleonema


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Synonyms

  • Coleonema album gracile Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Coleonema gracile Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Diosma calycina Steud. [unknown]
  • Diosma tenuifolia C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Coleonema calycinum (also called Calycine Coleonema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry habitats such as sandhills, open woods, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Coleonema calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleonema calycinum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleonema calycinum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleonema calycinum

Coleonema calycinum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Coleonema calycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleonema calycinum?

Coleonema calycinum

What is the family of Coleonema calycinum?

Rutaceae

Where is Coleonema calycinum native to?

South Africa

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908562-1: Based on the initial data import