Capanemia theresae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theresae
ID:
801760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 244 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801094
Common Names
- Capanemia theresae
- Theresa's Capanemia
- Theresa's Waterlily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Capanemia theresae (also called Theresae Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Capanemia theresae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Capanemia theresae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Capanemia theresae is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Capanemia theresae
Capanemia theresae can be found in Brazil.
Capanemia theresae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capanemia theresae?
Capanemia theresae
What is the common name of Capanemia theresae?
Theresa's Capanemia
What is the natural habitat of Capanemia theresae?
It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Species in the Capanemia 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-33949: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.