Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
579229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 76: 308 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578561

Common Names

  • Caiophora clavata
  • Clavata Caiophora
  • Clavata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Caiophora tucumana Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Loasa contorta Desr. ex Lam. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caiophora clavata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caiophora clavata 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 clavata

Caiophora clavata can be found in South America.

Caiophora clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caiophora clavata?

Caiophora clavata

What is the common name of Caiophora clavata?

Clavate Caiophora

What is the natural habitat of Caiophora clavata?

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-2690208: 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.