Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
calliantha
ID:
1035567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kallunki

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 29 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034905



Common Names

  • Neoraputia calliantha
  • Calliantha Neoraputia
  • Calliantha False Mahogany


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Description

Neoraputia calliantha (also called Callianth Neoraputia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neoraputia calliantha is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neoraputia calliantha are small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoraputia calliantha is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.

Where to Find Neoraputia calliantha

Neoraputia calliantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andean montane forests of the northern part of the country.

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,

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