Status:
valid
Authors:
Fidanza & Almeda
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16(1): 57 (-59; fig. 1) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162372
Common Names
- Cambessedesia angelana
- Angelana Cambessedesia
- Angelana
Description
Cambessedesia angelana (also called 'Angel's Cambessedesia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cambessedesia angelana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cambessedesia angelana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cambessedesia angelana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Cambessedesia angelana
Cambessedesia angelana is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Martinique.
Cambessedesia angelana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cambessedesia angelana?
Cambessedesia angelana
What is the common name of Cambessedesia angelana?
Angel's cambessedesia
What are the natural habitats of Cambessedesia angelana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Cambessedesia genus
Cambessedesia pityrophylla,
Cambessedesia cambessedesioides,
Cambessedesia striatella,
Cambessedesia angelana,
Cambessedesia uncinata,
Cambessedesia tiradentensis,
Cambessedesia salviifolia,
Cambessedesia bahiana,
Cambessedesia fasciculata,
Cambessedesia corymbosa,
Cambessedesia glaziovii,
Cambessedesia hilariana,
Cambessedesia latevenosa,
Cambessedesia membranacea,
Cambessedesia purpurata,
Cambessedesia regnelliana,
Cambessedesia weddellii,
Cambessedesia harleyi,
Cambessedesia wurdackii,
Cambessedesia gracilis,
Cambessedesia atropurpurea,
Cambessedesia semidecandra,
Cambessedesia hermogenesii,
Cambessedesia eichleri,
Cambessedesia rupestris,
Cambessedesia espora,
Cambessedesia tenuis,
Cambessedesia arenaria,
Cambessedesia bidentata,
Cambessedesia sincorensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,