Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 119 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578550
Common Names
- Caiophora boliviana
- Boliviana Caiophora
- Caiophora Boliviana
Description
Caiophora boliviana (also called Bolivian Caiophora, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caiophora boliviana is an ornamental plant, used for its foliage and for medicinal purposes. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caiophora boliviana has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caiophora boliviana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Caiophora boliviana
Caiophora boliviana can be found in Bolivia.
Caiophora boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caiophora boliviana?
Caiophora boliviana
What is the common name of Caiophora boliviana?
Bolivian Caiophora
What is the natural habitat of Caiophora boliviana?
Tropical and subtropical climates
Species in the Caiophora genus
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,
Caiophora rusbyana,
Caiophora scarlatina,
Caiophora spegazzinii,
Caiophora stenocarpa,
Caiophora tenuis,
Caiophora tomentosula,
Caiophora vargasii,
Caiophora pentlandii,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora buraeavii,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora dederichiorum,
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,