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
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.
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,