Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tenella
ID:
592149

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 106 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591481

Common Names

  • Cavendishia tenella
  • Tenella Cavendishia
  • Tenella Bush

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cavendishia tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella

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

Cavendishia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia tenella?

Cavendishia tenella

What is the common name of Cavendishia tenella?

Slender Cavendishia

What type of plant is Cavendishia tenella?

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