Szovitsia callicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1: 39 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348451
Common Names
- Szovitsia callicarpa
- Callicarpa Szovitsia
- Szovitsia Szovitsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Szovitsia callicarpa (also called Callicarpa Szovitsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Szovitsia callicarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Szovitsia callicarpa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Szovitsia callicarpa is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Szovitsia callicarpa
Szovitsia callicarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan.
Szovitsia callicarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Szovitsia callicarpa?
Callicarpa Szovitsia
What is the natural habitat of Szovitsia callicarpa?
Tropical rainforest
What is the scientific name of Szovitsia callicarpa?
Szovitsia callicarpa
Species in the Szovitsia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
IPNI record: 849239-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001357111
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849238-1: Based on the initial data import