Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
quintasii
ID:
825418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 25: 322 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824752

Common Names

  • Quintas' Cavacoa
  • Cavacoa Quintasii
  • Cavacoa Quintasi

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Description

Cavacoa quintasii (also called Quintas' Cavacoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to the rainforests of Brazil, and typically grows in shady, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cavacoa quintasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavacoa quintasii has white or pink flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavacoa quintasii is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed, although germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cavacoa quintasii

Cavacoa quintasii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is widely cultivated in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cavacoa quintasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavacoa quintasii?

Cavacoa quintasii

What is the common name of Cavacoa quintasii?

Quintas' Cavacoa

What is the natural habitat of Cavacoa quintasii?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Cavacoa genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36229: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.