Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
cabrerana
ID:
775871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philipson

Source:
iplants

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 24: 3 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775204



Common Names

  • Cabrerana Eschweilera
  • Eschweilera cabrerana
  • Cabreran Eschweilera


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Description

Eschweilera cabrerana (also called Cabreran Eschweilera, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America, and is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eschweilera cabrerana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eschweilera cabrerana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschweilera cabrerana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eschweilera cabrerana

Eschweilera cabrerana is native to the Colombian departments of Antioquia and Caldas.

Eschweilera cabrerana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschweilera cabrerana?

Eschweilera cabrerana

What is the family of Eschweilera cabrerana?

Lecythidaceae

Where is Eschweilera cabrerana native to?

Brazil

Species in the Eschweilera genus

Eschweilera alata, Eschweilera albiflora, Eschweilera alvimii, Eschweilera amazonica, Eschweilera amazoniciformis, Eschweilera amplexifolia, Eschweilera andina, Eschweilera antioquensis, Eschweilera apiculata, Eschweilera atropetiolata, Eschweilera baguensis, Eschweilera beebei, Eschweilera bogotensis, Eschweilera boltenii, Eschweilera bracteosa, Eschweilera cabrerana, Eschweilera calyculata, Eschweilera carinata, Eschweilera caudiculata, Eschweilera chartaceifolia, Eschweilera collina, Eschweilera collinsii, Eschweilera complanata, Eschweilera compressa, Eschweilera congestiflora, Eschweilera coriacea, Eschweilera costaricensis, Eschweilera cyathiformis, Eschweilera decolorans, Eschweilera eperuetorum, Eschweilera fanshawei, Eschweilera gigantea, Eschweilera grandiflora, Eschweilera hondurensis, Eschweilera integricalyx, Eschweilera integrifolia, Eschweilera itayensis, Eschweilera jacquelyniae, Eschweilera juruensis, Eschweilera klugii, Eschweilera laevicarpa, Eschweilera longipedicellata, Eschweilera macrocarpa, Eschweilera mattos-silvae, Eschweilera mexicana, Eschweilera micrantha, Eschweilera microcalyx, Eschweilera nana, Eschweilera neblinensis, Eschweilera neei,

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313768: Based on the initial data import
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.