Catimbaua pendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1539097
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Félix & E.M.Almeida
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 400: 219 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020827
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Catimbaua pendula (also called Pendulous Catimbaua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is found in humid forests and other tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Catimbaua pendula is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of oil for cooking and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catimbaua pendula has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catimbaua pendula is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Catimbaua pendula
Catimbaua pendula is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil.
Catimbaua pendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catimbaua pendula?
Catimbaua pendula
What is the natural habitat of Catimbaua pendula?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What are the uses of Catimbaua pendula?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Species in the Catimbaua genus
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77196940-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].