Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cavalcantei
ID:
1411713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van den Berg

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Emilio Goeldi, N.S., Bot. 38: [1], fig. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424178



Common Names

  • Vismia cavalcantei
  • Vismia Cavalcantei
  • Vismia Cavalcantei Plant


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Description

Vismia cavalcantei (also called Cavalcante's vismia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia cavalcantei is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia cavalcantei has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia cavalcantei is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Vismia cavalcantei

Vismia cavalcantei is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in lowland and montane tropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Vismia cavalcantei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia cavalcantei?

Vismia cavalcantei

What is the family of Vismia cavalcantei?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Vismia cavalcantei?

Cavalcante's Vismia

Species in the Vismia genus

Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267268-2: Based on the initial data import