Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
copeensis
ID:
591987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 35: 182 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591319

Common Names

  • Cavendishia copeensis
  • Copeensis Bush
  • Copeen Bush

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Description

Cavendishia copeensis (also called Cope'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 copeensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cavendishia copeensis is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia copeensis is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well established.

Where to Find Cavendishia copeensis

Cavendishia copeensis is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Cavendishia copeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia copeensis?

Cavendishia copeensis

What is the family of Cavendishia copeensis?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Cavendishia copeensis?

Copeensis

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