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pale lidflower
Scientific Name: Calyptranthes pallens
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calyptranthes pallens: Pale Lidflower or Spicewood
Calyptranthes pallens, commonly known as Pale Lidflower or Spicewood, is a native plant with a distinctive spicy fragrance.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub or small tree.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a shrub or small tree.
- The leaves are covered in rusty hairs when young.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calyptranthes pallens Griseb.
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
- Synonyms: Calyptranthes palustris Urb. & Ekman, Calyptranthes paniculata
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to extreme southern Florida, including the Florida Keys (Dade and Monroe Counties).
- Also found in Tropical America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It grows as an upright shrub or small tree, typically reaching 5-10 feet in gardens and potentially 15-20 feet in the wild.
- It develops an upright oval crown of moderate density.
- The bark is described as pale brown mottled with light gray.
- Leaves are flat, dark green above, and approximately 1-3 inches long. Young leaves are covered with rusty hairs.
- It produces white-petaled flowers with many stamens.
Additional Information
- The champion Pale Lidflower of Florida was recognized as the largest known tree of its species by American Forests in 2012.
- The name Calyptranthes refers to the caplike lid of the flower.
Resources
- Further information can be found at Dave's Garden, Discover Life, PlantRealFlorida.org and the Atlas of United States Trees.
- Additional details and images are available at http://eolspecies.lifedesks.org/node/1106 and http://eolspecies.lifedesks.org/node/1108.