Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 330 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591385
Common Names
- Cavendishia lindauiana
- Lindauiana Cavendishia
- Cavendishia
Synonyms
- Cavendishia splachnoides A.C.Sm. [valid]
Description
Cavendishia lindauiana (also called 'Cabello de Angel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Colombia and Panama, and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cavendishia lindauiana 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 lindauiana has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cavendishia lindauiana 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 lindauiana
Cavendishia lindauiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.
Cavendishia lindauiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia lindauiana?
Cavendishia lindauiana
What is the family of Cavendishia lindauiana?
Ericaceae
What is the natural habitat of Cavendishia lindauiana?
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
References
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.