Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
callista
ID:
591967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 5 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591299

Common Names

  • Cavendishia callista
  • Callista Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia of Callista

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Synonyms

  • Cavendishia amalfiensis Mansf. [valid]
  • Cavendishia bullata A.C.Sm. & Standl. [valid]
  • Cavendishia duidae A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia gleasoniana A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia hispida A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia longiflora Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia phelpsiae Camp [valid]
  • Cavendishia praestans A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Cavendishia callista (also called Callista's 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 callista 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 callista 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 callista 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 callista

Cavendishia callista can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia callista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia callista?

Cavendishia callista

What is the family of Cavendishia callista?

Ericaceae

Where is Cavendishia callista 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