Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 953 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831094
Common Names
- Digitata Cyphia
- Digitata Cyphia Bush
- Digitata Cyphia Shrub
Description
Cyphia digitata (also called the finger cyphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to South Africa and grows in montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyphia digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyphia digitata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyphia digitata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Cyphia digitata
Cyphia digitata can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Cyphia digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyphia digitata?
Cyphia digitata
What is the common name of Cyphia digitata?
Fingered Hawaiian Lobelioid
Where is Cyphia digitata found?
Cyphia digitata is found in Hawaii
Species in the Cyphia genus
Cyphia alba,
Cyphia alicedalensis,
Cyphia angustifolia,
Cyphia aspergilloides,
Cyphia basiloba,
Cyphia belfastica,
Cyphia bolusii,
Cyphia brachyandra,
Cyphia brevifolia,
Cyphia brummittii,
Cyphia bulbosa,
Cyphia comptonii,
Cyphia corylifolia,
Cyphia couroublei,
Cyphia crenata,
Cyphia decora,
Cyphia deltoidea,
Cyphia digitata,
Cyphia elata,
Cyphia erecta,
Cyphia eritreana,
Cyphia galpinii,
Cyphia gamopetala,
Cyphia georgica,
Cyphia glabra,
Cyphia glandulifera,
Cyphia heterophylla,
Cyphia incisa,
Cyphia lasiandra,
Cyphia linarioides,
Cyphia longiflora,
Cyphia longifolia,
Cyphia longilobata,
Cyphia longipedicellata,
Cyphia maculosa,
Cyphia mafingensis,
Cyphia mazoensis,
Cyphia natalensis,
Cyphia nyikensis,
Cyphia oligotricha,
Cyphia pectinata,
Cyphia persicifolia,
Cyphia phillipsii,
Cyphia phyteuma,
Cyphia ramosa,
Cyphia reducta,
Cyphia revoluta,
Cyphia richardsiae,
Cyphia rogersii,
Cyphia rupestris,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,