Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
605288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Lewton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 473 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604620

Common Names

  • Cienfuegosia drummondii
  • Drummond's Cienfuegosia
  • Drummond's Water-starwort

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Synonyms

  • Cienfuegosia sulfurea drummondii (A.Gray) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulfurea glabra Gürke [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulfurea intermedia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulfurea major Hassl. [unknown]
  • Elidurandia texana Buckley [unknown]
  • Fugosia drummondii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Fugosia pulverulenta (Griseb.) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus drummondii (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus elliottii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus pinonianus drummondii (Turcz.) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Hibiscus pulverulentus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulphurea drummondii (A.Gray) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulphurea glabra Gürke [unknown]

Description

Cienfuegosia drummondii (also called 'Drummond's Cienfuegosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cienfuegosia drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cienfuegosia drummondii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cienfuegosia drummondii can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the offsets should be removed from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in a bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Cienfuegosia drummondii

Cienfuegosia drummondii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Cienfuegosia drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cienfuegosia drummondii?

Cienfuegosia drummondii

What type of plant is Cienfuegosia drummondii?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Cienfuegosia drummondii?

It is found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720860: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Frederick Lewis Lewton (1874-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewton' in the authors string.