Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
578164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 134 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577496



Common Names

  • Caccinia strigosa
  • Strigosa Caccinia
  • Striped Caccinia


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Description

Caccinia strigosa (also called Caccinia strigosa, 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 strigosa 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 strigosa has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caccinia strigosa is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Caccinia strigosa

Caccinia strigosa is native to South America and can be found in wet, open areas.

Caccinia strigosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caccinia strigosa?

Caccinia strigosa is native to South America.

What type of climate does Caccinia strigosa prefer?

Caccinia strigosa prefers a warm, humid climate.

How much light does Caccinia strigosa need?

Caccinia strigosa needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, 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,

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