Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
subandina
ID:
356597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 149 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355929

Common Names

  • Cipuropsis subandina
  • Subandina Cipuropsis
  • Cipuropsis Juniper

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Description

Cipuropsis subandina (also called Subandean Cipuropsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cipuropsis subandina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a hedge. The wood is used for fuel and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cipuropsis subandina has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cipuropsis subandina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cipuropsis subandina

Cipuropsis subandina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cipuropsis subandina FAQ

What is the size of Cipuropsis subandina?

Cipuropsis subandina can reach a height of up to 15 feet.

What is the growth rate of Cipuropsis subandina?

Cipuropsis subandina has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the soil type for Cipuropsis subandina?

Cipuropsis subandina prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58892-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].