Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
591965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.Hil.) Hoerold

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 280 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591297

Common Names

  • Cavendishia bracteata
  • Bracted Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia of Bracted

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Synonyms

  • Polyboea velutina Griseb. [valid]
  • Polyboea crassifolia (Benth.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia warscewiczii Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia veraguensis Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia splendens Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia cordifolia (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia cordata Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia bracteata (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Thibaudia crassifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Thibaudia cordifolia Kunth [valid]
  • Thibaudia bracteata Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Andromeda trinervis Dombey ex Dunal [valid]
  • Cavendishia beckmanniana Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia benthamiana (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia campii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia chiapensis Brandegee [valid]
  • Cavendishia cordata (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia cordifolia (Kunth) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia costaricensis Herold [valid]
  • Cavendishia dichroa A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia dugandiana A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia durifolia A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia gracilis A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia hartwegiana (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia hendersonii (Regel) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia hoffmannii Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia killipii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia lehmannii Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia melastomoides (Kunth) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia miconioides A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia montana A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia peruviana Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia pilgeriana Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia pseudopubescens (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia pubescens microphylla Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia rigidifolia A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia sandemanii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia scabriuscula (Kunth) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia secundiflora Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia sillarensis Herzog [valid]
  • Cavendishia skutchii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia smithii Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia splendens (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia strobilifera (Kunth) Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia tubiflora A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia ulbrichiana Hoerold [valid]
  • Cavendishia ulei Hoerold [valid]
  • Chupalon acuminatum (Hook.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon benthamianum (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon bracteatum (Ruiz & Pav. ex J.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon cordatum (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon cordifolium (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon crassifolium (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon hartwegianum (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon latifolium (Hemsl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon laurifolium (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon pseudopubescens (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon scabriusculum (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon splendens (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon strobiliferum (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon veraguense (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon warscewiczii (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cavendishia splendens Hook.f. [valid]
  • Thibaudia melastomoides Kunth [valid]
  • Thibaudia scabriuscula Kunth [valid]
  • Thibaudia strobilifera Kunth [valid]
  • Thibaudia mexicana M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Thibaudia pubescens parvifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Proclesia melastomoides (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia strobilifera (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia scabriuscula (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia pseudo-pubescens Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia benthamiana Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia acuminata (Hook.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Proclesia hartwegiana Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Cavendishia bracteata (also called Bracted Cavendishia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m high. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 2000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia bracteata is a species of shrub in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cavendishia bracteata flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia bracteata is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in cloud forests and paramos. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cavendishia bracteata

Cavendishia bracteata can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia bracteata?

Cavendishia bracteata

What is the family of Cavendishia bracteata?

Ericaceae

Where is Cavendishia bracteata found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Species in the Cavendishia genus

Cavendishia aberrans, Cavendishia acuminata, Cavendishia adenophora, Cavendishia alata, Cavendishia alaternoides, Cavendishia albopicata, Cavendishia allenii, Cavendishia amoena, Cavendishia amplexa, Cavendishia angustifolia, Cavendishia antioquiensis, Cavendishia arizonensis, Cavendishia atroviolacea, Cavendishia aurantiaca, Cavendishia awa, Cavendishia axillaris, Cavendishia barnebyi, Cavendishia bomareoides, Cavendishia bracteata, Cavendishia callista, Cavendishia calycina, Cavendishia capitulata, Cavendishia caudata, Cavendishia caulialata, Cavendishia chiriquiensis, Cavendishia chlamydantha, Cavendishia chocoensis, Cavendishia ciliata, Cavendishia coccinea, Cavendishia colombiana, Cavendishia compacta, Cavendishia complectens, Cavendishia confertiflora, Cavendishia copeensis, Cavendishia corei, Cavendishia crassifolia, Cavendishia cuatrecasasii, Cavendishia darienensis, Cavendishia davidsei, Cavendishia dendrophila, Cavendishia dependens, Cavendishia divaricata, Cavendishia dulcis, Cavendishia endresii, Cavendishia engleriana, Cavendishia erythrostegia, Cavendishia foreroi, Cavendishia fortunensis, Cavendishia fusiformis, Cavendishia gentryi,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.