Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
579224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb. & Gilg ex Kurtz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 5: 829 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578556

Common Names

  • Caiophora cernua
  • Cernua Caiophora
  • Caiophora Cernua

Searching for Caiophora cernua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Blumenbachia cernua Griseb. [unknown]
  • Caiophora jorgensenii I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Caiophora saltensis Urb. & Gilg [unknown]

Description

Caiophora cernua (also called Nodding 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 cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caiophora cernua has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

Searching for Caiophora cernua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Caiophora cernua 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 cernua

Caiophora cernua can be found in South America.

Caiophora cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caiophora cernua?

Caiophora cernua

What is the common name of Caiophora cernua?

Nodding Caiophora

What is the natural habitat of Caiophora cernua?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2690203: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Federico Kurtz (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtz' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.