Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
engleriana
ID:
592009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoerold

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 327 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591341

Common Names

  • Cavendishia engleriana
  • Engleriana Bush
  • Engleri Bush

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Synonyms

  • Cavendishia dodsonii Luteyn [valid]
  • Cavendishia marginata A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia engleriana engleriana [valid]

Description

Cavendishia engleriana (also called 'Cabello de Angel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia engleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavendishia engleriana has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia engleriana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cavendishia engleriana

Cavendishia engleriana can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia engleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia engleriana?

Cavendishia engleriana

What is the family of Cavendishia engleriana?

Ericaceae

Where is Cavendishia engleriana 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