Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calycobracteata
ID:
1045751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilsenb. & D.L.Marshall

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 35(4): 362–365, f. 1, 2a 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045089

Common Names

  • Schaueria calycobracteata
  • Calycobracteata Schaueria
  • Schaueria's Calycobracteata

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Uses & Benefits

Schaueria calycobracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schaueria calycobracteata has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schaueria calycobracteata is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Schaueria calycobracteata

Schaueria calycobracteata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-102985: Based on the initial data import
Richard A. Hilsenbeck (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilsenb.' in the authors string.
D.L. Marshall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Marshall' in the authors string.