Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
592106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 273 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591438

Common Names

  • Cavendishia Pubescens
  • Pubescens
  • Cavendishia

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Synonyms

  • Proclesia pubescens Klotzsch [valid]
  • Thibaudia pubescens Kunth [valid]
  • Cavendishia pubescens boliviensis Hoerold [valid]
  • Chupalon pubescens (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cavendishia pubescens pubescens [valid]

Description

Cavendishia pubescens (also called Pubescent 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 pubescens 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 pubescens is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia pubescens is a shrub that grows up to 24 m in height. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cavendishia pubescens

Cavendishia pubescens can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia pubescens?

Cavendishia pubescens

What is the common name of Cavendishia pubescens?

Cavendishia

What is the family of Cavendishia pubescens?

Ericaceae

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