Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
592051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 197 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591383

Common Names

  • Cavendishia leucantha
  • Leucantha Cavendishia
  • Cavendishia

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Description

Cavendishia leucantha (also called White-flowered 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 oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavendishia leucantha has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia leucantha 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 leucantha

Cavendishia leucantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Cavendishia leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia leucantha?

Cavendishia leucantha

What is the family of Cavendishia leucantha?

Ericaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cavendishia leucantha?

Tropical montane forests

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