Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 318 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608761
Common Names
- Clavija cardenasii
- Cardenas Clavija
- Cardenas Tree Orchid
Description
Clavija cardenasii (also called Cardenas' Clavija, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a shrub that grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clavija cardenasii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clavija cardenasii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clavija cardenasii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Clavija cardenasii
Clavija cardenasii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an epiphytic plant and can be found growing on trees.
Clavija cardenasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clavija cardenasii?
Clavija cardenasii
What is the common name of Clavija cardenasii?
Cardenas Clavija
What is the natural habitat of Clavija cardenasii?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woods
Species in the Clavija genus
Clavija biborrana,
Clavija caloneura,
Clavija cardenasii,
Clavija cauliflora,
Clavija clavata,
Clavija colombiana,
Clavija costaricana,
Clavija domingensis,
Clavija eggersiana,
Clavija elliptica,
Clavija engelsii,
Clavija euerganea,
Clavija fernandezii,
Clavija fusca,
Clavija grandis,
Clavija harlingii,
Clavija hookeri,
Clavija imatacae,
Clavija jelskii,
Clavija kalbreyeri,
Clavija killipii,
Clavija lancifolia,
Clavija laplanadae,
Clavija latifolia,
Clavija lehmannii,
Clavija leucocraspeda,
Clavija longifolia,
Clavija macrocarpa,
Clavija macrophylla,
Clavija membranacea,
Clavija mezii,
Clavija minor,
Clavija myrmeciocarpa,
Clavija neglecta,
Clavija nutans,
Clavija obtusifolia,
Clavija ornata,
Clavija parvula,
Clavija peruviana,
Clavija plumbea,
Clavija poeppigii,
Clavija procera,
Clavija pubens,
Clavija pungens,
Clavija repanda,
Clavija rodekiana,
Clavija sanctae-martae,
Clavija serratifolia,
Clavija spinosa,
Clavija subandina,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,