Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
nevadensis
ID:
632080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) G.Agostini

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Venez. 10: 149 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631412

Common Names

  • Cybianthus nevadensis
  • Nevadensis Cybianthus
  • Nevadensis Woodland Star

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Synonyms

  • Conomorpha nevadensis Mez [unknown]
  • Cybianthus iteoides nevadensis (Mez) Pipoly [unknown]

Description

Cybianthus nevadensis (also called Nevada 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 20 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 nevadensis 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 nevadensis is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cybianthus nevadensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cybianthus nevadensis

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

Cybianthus nevadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cybianthus nevadensis?

Cybianthus nevadensis

What is the common name of Cybianthus nevadensis?

Nevadensis Cybianthus

What type of plant is Cybianthus nevadensis?

Cybianthus nevadensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2749413: Based on the initial data import
Getulio Agostini (1943-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Agostini' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.