Cavendishia herrerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
592034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & J.F.Morales
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48(4): 517. 1997 [1996 publ. 1997]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591366
Common Names
- Cavendishia herrerae
- Herrera's Cavendishia
- Cavendishia of Herrera
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Cavendishia herrerae (also called Herrera'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 herrerae is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cavendishia herrerae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Cavendishia herrerae 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 herrerae
Cavendishia herrerae is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cavendishia herrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia herrerae?
Cavendishia herrerae
What is the common name of Cavendishia herrerae?
Cavendishia
Where is Cavendishia herrerae 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
References
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.