Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestum
ID:
62144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 237 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061473



Common Names

  • Congestum Clibadium
  • Clibadium congestum
  • Clibadium


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Description

Clibadium congestum (also called Congested Clibadium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy habitats and is often found in rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clibadium congestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clibadium congestum is a small, white flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clibadium congestum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Clibadium congestum

Clibadium congestum can be found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

Clibadium congestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clibadium congestum?

Clibadium congestum

What is the natural habitat of Clibadium congestum?

It is found in moist, tropical areas in Central and South America.

What is the average height of Clibadium congestum?

It typically grows to a height of up to 6 feet.

Species in the Clibadium genus

Clibadium sprucei, Clibadium erosum, Clibadium leptophyllum, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium glabrescens, Clibadium micranthum, Clibadium pastazense, Clibadium microcephalum, Clibadium remotiflorum, Clibadium arriagadae, Clibadium pentaneuron, Clibadium harlingii, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium glomeratum, Clibadium manabiense, Clibadium subsessilifolium, Clibadium acuminatum, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium grandifolium, Clibadium eggersii, Clibadium congestum, Clibadium leiocarpum, Clibadium trianae, Clibadium rhytidophyllum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium arboreum, Clibadium surinamense, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium pileorubrum, Clibadium laxum, Clibadium sessile, Clibadium frontinoense, Clibadium anceps, Clibadium divaricatum, Clibadium cordatum, Clibadium websteri, Clibadium terebinthinaceum, Clibadium sylvestre, Clibadium zarucchii, Clibadium scandens,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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