Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
609492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236a: 25 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608824

Common Names

  • Clavija Poeppigii
  • Poeppigii Clavija
  • Clavija of Poeppigii

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Description

Clavija poeppigii (also called Clavija de Poeppig, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in rainforests, wetlands, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clavija poeppigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clavija poeppigii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clavija poeppigii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought conditions.

Where to Find Clavija poeppigii

Clavija poeppigii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Clavija poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clavija poeppigii?

Clavija poeppigii

What is the family of Clavija poeppigii?

Commelinaceae

What is the common name of Clavija poeppigii?

Poeppig's Clavija

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,

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