Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
grossa
ID:
592026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 35: 222 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591358

Common Names

  • Cavendishia grossa
  • Gross Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia of Gross

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Description

Cavendishia grossa (also called Gross's 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 grossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavendishia grossa 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 grossa is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining medium. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root before cutting it away from the parent plant.

Where to Find Cavendishia grossa

Cavendishia grossa can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia grossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia grossa?

Cavendishia grossa

What is the common name of Cavendishia grossa?

Cavendishia

Where is Cavendishia grossa 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