Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 126 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608776
Common Names
- Clavija Euerganea
- Euerganea Clavija
- Clavija of Euerganea
Description
Clavija euerganea (also called Euergane Clavija, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clavija euerganea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clavija euerganea 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 euerganea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well established.
Where to Find Clavija euerganea
Clavija euerganea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Clavija euerganea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clavija euerganea?
Clavija euerganea
What is the common name of Clavija euerganea?
Euerganea Clavija
Where is Clavija euerganea found?
Clavija euerganea is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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,