Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pilobracteata
ID:
592096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 376 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591428

Common Names

  • Cavendishia Pilobracteata
  • Pilobracteata
  • Cavendishia

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Description

Cavendishia pilobracteata (also called Pilobracteate Cavendishia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests, usually at elevations of 1,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia pilobracteata 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

The flower of Cavendishia pilobracteata is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia pilobracteata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers, but will need to be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cavendishia pilobracteata

Cavendishia pilobracteata can be found in Central and South America.

Cavendishia pilobracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia pilobracteata?

Cavendishia pilobracteata

What is the family of Cavendishia pilobracteata?

Ericaceae

Where is Cavendishia pilobracteata found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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