Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
veraguensis
ID:
592163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591495

Common Names

  • Cavendishia veraguensis
  • Veraguensis's Cavendishia
  • Veraguensis Cavendishia

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Description

Cavendishia veraguensis (also called Veraguensis Cavendishia, among many other common names) is an evergreen 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 veraguensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cavendishia veraguensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavendishia veraguensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Cavendishia veraguensis

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

Cavendishia veraguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavendishia veraguensis?

Cavendishia veraguensis

What is the common name of Cavendishia veraguensis?

Veraguas Cavendishia

What type of plant is Cavendishia veraguensis?

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