Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Reliq. Bot. : 242 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577483
Common Names
- Caccinia dubia
- Dubia Caccinia
- Doubtful Caccinia
Description
Caccinia dubia (also called Caccinia dubia, among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Caccinia. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Caccinia dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caccinia dubia has small, white flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caccinia dubia is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a sterile medium.
Where to Find Caccinia dubia
Caccinia dubia is native to South America and can be found in wet, open areas.
Caccinia dubia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Caccinia dubia?
Caccinia dubia is native to South America.
What type of climate does Caccinia dubia prefer?
Caccinia dubia prefers a warm, humid climate.
How much light does Caccinia dubia need?
Caccinia dubia needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Caccinia genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,