Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
affinis
ID:
605268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 6: 54 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604600



Common Names

  • Affinis Cienfuegosia
  • Cienfuegosia Affinis
  • Affinis Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Sida angusturensis Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia affinis campestris Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia affinis humilis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia phlomidifolia (A.St.-Hil.) Garcke [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia phlomidifolia humilis Gürke [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia riedelii Gürke [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia sulphurea (Kunth) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Fugosia affinis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Fugosia campestris Benth. [unknown]
  • Fugosia phlomidifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Fugosia retusa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus affinis Kunth [unknown]
  • Hibiscus campestris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus hilairii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus phlomidifolius (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus sulphureus Kunth [unknown]
  • Fugosia guianensis Klotzsch ex M.R.Schomb. [unknown]
  • Fugosia sulphurea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Cienfuegosia affinis (also called 'Affinis Cienfuegosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cienfuegosia affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cienfuegosia affinis has a bright yellow flower with white markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cienfuegosia affinis can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the offsets should be removed from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in a bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Cienfuegosia affinis

Cienfuegosia affinis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Cienfuegosia affinis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Cienfuegosia affinis?

Cienfuegosia affinis prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What type of light does Cienfuegosia affinis need?

Cienfuegosia affinis prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Cienfuegosia affinis need?

Cienfuegosia affinis prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720840: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.