Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 390 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591364
Common Names
- Cavendishia haughtii
- Haught's Cavendishia
- Cavendishia of Haught
Description
Cavendishia haughtii (also called Haught'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 haughtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Cavendishia haughtii has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. Seed: The seed of Cavendishia haughtii is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cavendishia haughtii are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cavendishia haughtii 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 haughtii
Cavendishia haughtii is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cavendishia haughtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia haughtii?
Cavendishia haughtii
What is the common name of Cavendishia haughtii?
Cavendishia
Where is Cavendishia haughtii 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