Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
592025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herold

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 321 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591357

Common Names

  • Cavendishia grandifolia
  • Large-leaved Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia of Large-leaved

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Description

Cavendishia grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Cavendishia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavendishia grandifolia 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 grandifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cavendishia grandifolia

Cavendishia grandifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia grandifolia?

Cavendishia grandifolia

What is the common name of Cavendishia grandifolia?

Cavendishia

Where is Cavendishia grandifolia found?

Colombia

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