Caiophora chuquisacana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 76: 322 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578557
Common Names
- Caiophora chuquisacana
- Chuquisacana Caiophora
- Caiophora Chuquisacana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caiophora chuquisacana (also called Chuquisaca 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 chuquisacana is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caiophora chuquisacana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caiophora chuquisacana 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 chuquisacana
Caiophora chuquisacana can be found in Peru.
Caiophora chuquisacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caiophora chuquisacana?
Caiophora chuquisacana
What is the common name of Caiophora chuquisacana?
Chuquisacan Caiophora
What is the natural habitat of Caiophora chuquisacana?
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-2690204: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.