Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
quereme
ID:
592116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 2(2): 570. 1876 [May 1876]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591448

Common Names

  • Quereme Cavendishia
  • Quereme Cavendishia Tree
  • Quereme Rain Tree

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Synonyms

  • Chupalon quereme (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Polyboea quereme (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Orthaea lehmannii A.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]

Description

Cavendishia quereme (also called Quereme-Cavendishia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Ericaceae family. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m. It grows up to 8 m tall and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia quereme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cavendishia quereme 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 quereme 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 quereme

Cavendishia quereme is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Cavendishia quereme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia quereme?

Cavendishia quereme

What is the common name of Cavendishia quereme?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Cavendishia quereme?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.