Cavendishia viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
592167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Dames e Sylva
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 288 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591499
Common Names
- Cavendishia viridiflora
- Viridiflora's Cavendishia
- Viridiflora Cavendishia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cavendishia viridiflora (also called Viridiflora 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 viridiflora 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 viridiflora 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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Cavendishia viridiflora 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 viridiflora
Cavendishia viridiflora can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Cavendishia viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia viridiflora?
Cavendishia viridiflora
What is the family of Cavendishia viridiflora?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Cavendishia viridiflora?
Green-flowered Cavendishia
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.
D. Stella Sylva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylva' in the authors string.