Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 441 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332920
Common Names
- Caamembeca spectabilis
- Spectabilis Caamembeca
- Spectabilis's Caamembeca
Description
Caamembeca spectabilis (also called Spectacular Caamembeca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and two-lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caamembeca spectabilis is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caamembeca spectabilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caamembeca spectabilis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Caamembeca spectabilis
Caamembeca spectabilis is found in the south-east of Brazil.
Caamembeca spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caamembeca spectabilis?
Caamembeca spectabilis
What is the common name of Caamembeca spectabilis?
Spectacular Caamembeca
What is the natural habitat of Caamembeca spectabilis?
Caamembeca spectabilis is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Caamembeca genus
Caamembeca salicifolia,
Caamembeca ulei,
Caamembeca warmingiana,
Caamembeca autranii,
Caamembeca grandifolia,
Caamembeca insignis,
Caamembeca oleifolia,
Caamembeca oxyphylla,
Caamembeca gigantea,
Caamembeca martinellii,
Caamembeca spectabilis,
Caamembeca formosa,
Caamembeca amazonensis,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,