Caiophora pentlandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paxton) Paxton & Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Pocket Bot. Dict. , ed. 2, Suppl.: 11 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746036
Common Names
- Caiophora pentlandii
- Pentland's Caiophora
- Pentland's Caiophora
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- Loasa pentlandii Paxton [unknown]
- Caiophora lechleri Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
- Caiophora pentlandii G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
Description
Caiophora pentlandii (also called Pentland's Caiophora, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South America. It grows in grasslands, in meadows, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caiophora pentlandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caiophora pentlandii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caiophora pentlandii is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Caiophora pentlandii
Caiophora pentlandii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Caiophora pentlandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caiophora pentlandii?
Caiophora pentlandii
What is the common name of Caiophora pentlandii?
Caiophora pentlandii
Where is Caiophora pentlandii found?
Caiophora pentlandii is found in Peru
Species in the Caiophora genus
Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata, Caiophora rusbyana, Caiophora scarlatina, Caiophora spegazzinii, Caiophora stenocarpa, Caiophora tenuis, Caiophora tomentosula, Caiophora vargasii, Caiophora pentlandii, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora buraeavii, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora dederichiorum,
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899213: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.