Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hibiscifolia
ID:
579245

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb. & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 119 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578577

Common Names

  • Caiophora hibiscifolia
  • Hibiscifolia Caiophora
  • Hibiscifolia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Loasa hibiscifolia Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Caiophora hibiscifolia (also called hibiscus-leaved 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 hibiscifolia is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caiophora hibiscifolia 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 hibiscifolia 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 hibiscifolia

Caiophora hibiscifolia can be found in South America.

Caiophora hibiscifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caiophora hibiscifolia?

Caiophora hibiscifolia

What is the common name of Caiophora hibiscifolia?

Hibiscus-leaved caiophora

What type of environment does Caiophora hibiscifolia prefer?

Caiophora hibiscifolia prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.

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-2690223: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.