Cipura gigas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Celis, Goldblatt & Betancur
Source:
iplants
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13(4): 420. 2003 [5 Dec 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792943
Common Names
- Cipura-gigas
- Cipura-de-gigas
- Cipura-de-gigas-de-oliveira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cipura gigas (also called Giant Cipura, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cipura gigas is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cipura gigas has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cipura gigas is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.
Where to Find Cipura gigas
Cipura gigas can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Cipura gigas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cipura gigas?
Cipura gigas
What is the family of Cipura gigas?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cipura gigas?
Gigas Daisy
Species in the Cipura genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-331521: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Marcela Celis (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Celis' in the authors string.