Cavendishia talamancensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talamancensis
ID:
592146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 43 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591478
Common Names
- Cavendishia talamancensis
- Talamancensis Cavendishia
- Talamancensis Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cavendishia talamancensis (also called Talamanca Cavendishia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cavendishia talamancensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cavendishia talamancensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cavendishia talamancensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Cavendishia talamancensis
Cavendishia talamancensis is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cavendishia talamancensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia talamancensis?
Cavendishia talamancensis
What is the common name of Cavendishia talamancensis?
Talamanca Cavendishia
What type of plant is Cavendishia talamancensis?
It is a shrub or small tree
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.