Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 121 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578570
Common Names
- Caiophora espigneira
- Espigneira Caiophora
- Espigneira Plant
Description
Caiophora espigneira (also called Espigneira's caiophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It has a rosette of narrow, green leaves and produces a tall, branched inflorescence with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Caiophora espigneira is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caiophora espigneira has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caiophora espigneira is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, shady location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, shady location.
Where to Find Caiophora espigneira
Caiophora espigneira can be found in South America.
Caiophora espigneira FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caiophora espigneira?
Caiophora espigneira
What is the common name of Caiophora espigneira?
Espigneira's Caiophora
What is the natural habitat of Caiophora espigneira?
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,