Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
capitulata
ID:
591971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 25: 147 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591303

Common Names

  • Cavendishia capitulata
  • Capitulate Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia of Capitulate

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Description

Cavendishia capitulata (also called Capitulate 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 capitulata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating rheumatism, neuralgia, and sciatica.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cavendishia capitulata 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 capitulata 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 capitulata

Cavendishia capitulata is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Cavendishia capitulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia capitulata?

Cavendishia capitulata

What is the family of Cavendishia capitulata?

Ericaceae

Where is Cavendishia capitulata 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