Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
1079733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex A.B.Martins

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 8: 177 (-178), fig (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079071



Common Names

  • Cambessedesia glaziovii
  • Glaziovii Cambessedesia
  • Glaziou's Cambessedesia


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Description

Cambessedesia glaziovii (also called Glaziov's Cambessedesia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cambessedesia glaziovii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cambessedesia glaziovii has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cambessedesia glaziovii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cambessedesia glaziovii

Cambessedesia glaziovii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Cambessedesia genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300439: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.