Atalaya calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
556034
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 1: 404 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555366
Common Names
- Calcicola Atalaya
- Mountain Atalaya
- Mysore Atalaya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atalaya calcicola (also called Calcium-loving-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya calcicola is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Atalaya calcicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Atalaya calcicola
Atalaya calcicola can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Atalaya calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya calcicola?
Atalaya calcicola
What is the common name of Atalaya calcicola?
Calcareous Atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya calcicola?
Tropical forests
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia, Atalaya australiana, Atalaya calcicola, Atalaya capensis, Atalaya collina, Atalaya hemiglauca, Atalaya multiflora, Atalaya natalensis, Atalaya oligoclada, Atalaya papuana, Atalaya rigida, Atalaya salicifolia, Atalaya sericopetala, Atalaya variifolia, Atalaya alata, Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664496: Based on the initial data import
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.