Benzingia caudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
792363
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ackerman) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 527 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791696
Common Names
- Caudata Benzingia
- Caudata Star-Vine
- Caudata Star Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benzingia caudata (also called Caudata Benzingia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Benzingia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Benzingia caudata is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benzingia caudata is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Benzingia caudata
Benzingia caudata is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama.
Benzingia caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benzingia caudata?
Benzingia caudata
What are the common names of Benzingia caudata?
Common names of Benzingia caudata include caudate benzingia and caudate starflower.
What is the natural habitat of Benzingia caudata?
Benzingia caudata is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Benzingia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330260: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.