Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 82 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591503
Common Names
- Cavendishia zamorensis
- Zamorensis's Cavendishia
- Zamorensis Cavendishia
Description
Cavendishia zamorensis (also called Zamorensis 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 zamorensis 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 zamorensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cavendishia zamorensis 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 zamorensis
Cavendishia zamorensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Cavendishia zamorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cavendishia zamorensis?
Cavendishia zamorensis
What is the family of Cavendishia zamorensis?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Cavendishia zamorensis?
Zamoran 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