Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
nestorii
ID:
632079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sida 18(1): 59. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631411

Common Names

  • Cybianthus nestorii
  • Nestorii Cybianthus
  • Nestorii Woodland Star

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Description

Cybianthus nestorii (also called Nestor's Cybianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forest, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cybianthus nestorii 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cybianthus nestorii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals, each with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cybianthus nestorii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 m. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cybianthus nestorii

Cybianthus nestorii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Cybianthus nestorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cybianthus nestorii?

Cybianthus nestorii

What is the common name of Cybianthus nestorii?

Nestorii Cybianthus

What type of plant is Cybianthus nestorii?

Cybianthus nestorii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae

Species in the Cybianthus genus

Cybianthus agostinianus, Cybianthus alpestris, Cybianthus amplus, Cybianthus anthuriophyllus, Cybianthus antillanus, Cybianthus apiculatus, Cybianthus bahiensis, Cybianthus barbosae, Cybianthus barrosoanus, Cybianthus baruanus, Cybianthus blanchetii, Cybianthus bogotensis, Cybianthus boissieri, Cybianthus breweri, Cybianthus buchtienii, Cybianthus candamoensis, Cybianthus caracasanus, Cybianthus cardonae, Cybianthus cenepensis, Cybianthus chamaephyta, Cybianthus cogolloi, Cybianthus collinus, Cybianthus colombianus, Cybianthus comperuvianus, Cybianthus coriaceus, Cybianthus coronatus, Cybianthus costaricanus, Cybianthus croatii, Cybianthus crotonoides, Cybianthus cruegeri, Cybianthus cuatrecasasii, Cybianthus cuneifolius, Cybianthus cuspidatus, Cybianthus cuyabensis, Cybianthus cyclopetalus, Cybianthus deltatus, Cybianthus densicomus, Cybianthus densiflorus, Cybianthus detergens, Cybianthus duckei, Cybianthus duidae, Cybianthus dussii, Cybianthus fabiolae, Cybianthus fendleri, Cybianthus flavovirens, Cybianthus fosteri, Cybianthus frigidicola, Cybianthus froelichii, Cybianthus fulvopulverulentus, Cybianthus fuscus,

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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