Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
calleana
ID:
1269175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 48: 832 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268513



Common Names

  • Lethedon Calleana
  • Calle's Lethedon
  • Calle Lethedon


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Description

Lethedon calleana (also called Calleana Lethedon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and leathery leaves. It typically grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lethedon calleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lethedon calleana has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lethedon calleana: Lethedon calleana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lethedon calleana

Lethedon calleana is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.

Lethedon calleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lethedon calleana?

Lethedon calleana

What type of plant is Lethedon calleana?

It is a shrub

Where does Lethedon calleana grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50232921: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.