Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirsiifolia
ID:
579228

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 42. 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578560

Common Names

  • Caiophora cirsiifolia
  • Cirsiifolia Caiophora
  • Caiophora Cirsiifolia

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Synonyms

  • Blumenbachia punicea G.Don [unknown]
  • Blumenbachia sepiaria G.Don [unknown]
  • Caiophora cinerea Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Caiophora cymbifera Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Caiophora pachylepis Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Caiophora preslii Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Caiophora sepiaria (G.Don) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Loasa punicea Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Caiophora cirsiifolia (also called Caiophora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with long, thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in humid forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Caiophora cirsiifolia is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caiophora cirsiifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Caiophora cirsiifolia 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 cirsiifolia

Caiophora cirsiifolia can be found in South America.

Caiophora cirsiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caiophora cirsiifolia?

Caiophora cirsiifolia

What is the common name of Caiophora cirsiifolia?

Cirsium Caiophora

What is the natural habitat of Caiophora cirsiifolia?

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