Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tarapotana
ID:
592147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 570 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591479

Common Names

  • Cavendishia tarapotana
  • Tarapotana Cavendishia
  • Tarapotana Bush

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Synonyms

  • Cavendishia kalbreyeri Mansf. [valid]
  • Cavendishia mexiae A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Cavendishia weberbaueri Hoerold [valid]
  • Chupalon tarapotanum (Benth. & Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Thibaudia tarapotana Meisn. [valid]
  • Cavendishia tarapotana tarapotana [valid]

Description

Cavendishia tarapotana (also called Tarapoto Cavendishia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Peru, and is found in wet montane forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia tarapotana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cavendishia tarapotana var. gilgiana (Hoerold) Luteyn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cavendishia tarapotana is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia tarapotana 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 tarapotana

Cavendishia tarapotana is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Cavendishia tarapotana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia tarapotana?

Cavendishia tarapotana

What is the common name of Cavendishia tarapotana?

Tarapoto Cavendishia

What type of plant is Cavendishia tarapotana?

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

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.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.