Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 60(2): 130 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345243
Description
Caucaea dodsoniana (also called Dodson's Caucaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Bolivia. It grows in grasslands, heathlands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caucaea dodsoniana is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its small, colorful flowers. It is used in terrariums, window boxes, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Caucaea dodsoniana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caucaea dodsoniana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Caucaea dodsoniana
Caucaea dodsoniana is native to Ecuador.
Caucaea dodsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caucaea dodsoniana?
Caucaea dodsoniana
What type of plant is Caucaea dodsoniana?
It is a species of flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Caucaea dodsoniana?
It is native to the tropical regions of South America
Species in the Caucaea genus
Caucaea alticola,
Caucaea andigena,
Caucaea macrotyle,
Caucaea nubigena,
Caucaea olivacea,
Caucaea phalaenopsis,
Caucaea sanguinolenta,
Caucaea tripterygia,
Caucaea radiata,
Caucaea caucana,
Caucaea pichinchae,
Caucaea dodsoniana,
Caucaea pseudoandigena,
Caucaea duquei,
Caucaea hernandezii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,